If you're going through something difficult take courage from this quote that came across my path last week. "Most troubles are not as black as they seem if you pull them into the sunshine and shine the light on them." - Robert Alden. Here's yet another quote that came across my path while playing a game on my phone. “A single Sunbeam is enough to drive away many shadows.” St Francis of Assisi (as well as my Word Cookies game). The sun is so good for us in so many ways. This episode is a continuation of last week's episode, so listen and share, you'll be Happy you did.

Podcast links

• Our podcast on the sympathetic and parasympathetic responses with my chiropractor Dr. Tye Bratfvold https://www.podomatic.com/podcasts/happylife/episodes/2020-11-02T05_00_00-08_00
• National Library of Medicine article https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC2290997

The song we used for the intro was "Are You Happy" by Primitive Radio Gods. The ending song was "Make Someone Happy" by Jimmy Durante. We also used used "Little House" by David Rose, "Good Day Sunshine" by The Beatles and "Take the Long Way Home" by Supertramp. We don't own any rights.

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In this episode, we show you a different way of looking at The Declaration of Independence, as well as becoming Happy, and being a Lert - because the world needs more Lerts!

The song we used for the intro was "Are You Happy" by Primitive Radio Gods. The ending song was "Make Someone Happy" by Jimmy Durante. We don't own any rights.

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Would you like to live in peace? For to live in peace, especially in our current day, it's simple. We must protect our peace. When it comes to living in peace, we really have two options. We can either keep chasing peace, keep replacing the sheep, or we can build a cage for the lion. Listen and find out what we're talking about, you'll be Happy you did!

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We would also like to give a special thanks to James Kocian, for the use of his amazing songs "bumper 1", "Some Kinda Way" and "Still A Kid". Check out more of his amazing stuff here

www.JamesKocian.com or here www.Facebook.com/jameskocianmusic and tell him thanks from Happy Life Studios.

The song we used for the intro was "Are You Happy" by Primitive Radio Gods. The ending song was "Make Someone Happy" by Jimmy Durante. We don't own any rights, but we do think they are amazing songs.

What if the crowd isn’t always right? From a time when handwashing was mocked to when tulips were worth more than houses, history reminds us that popular opinion can miss the truth. In this episode, we walk through Holy Week—from Palm Sunday to Easter—uncovering powerful, everyday lessons about faith, purpose, betrayal, perseverance, and hope. This isn’t just a story about what happened then—it’s an invitation to rethink what you believe now, stand firm when the crowd shifts, and discover how even the darkest moments can lead to resurrection.

The song we used for the intro was "Are You Happy" by Primitive Radio Gods. The ending song was "Make Someone Happy" by Jimmy Durante. We don't own any rights.

If you would like to help us spread the Happy

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Email: Podcast@HappyLife.Studio

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A couple of quotes from today's episode. "Sometimes we get so busy focusing on the physical that we forget the rest of it all." "Wondering and pondering are vital to really living." This is especially true if we want to live a Happy Life. One of the easiest ways to get to wondering is by wandering. Giving ourselves space to just walk. Not to think. Not to do. To just be. Because we wonder as we wander, but we don't wander when we wonder.

We would also like to give a special thanks to James Kocian, for the use of his amazing songs "Light As A Feather", "More Beautiful", "NPRrrr Music Box" and "NPRrrr Synth". Check out more of his amazing stuff here

www.JamesKocian.com or here www.Facebook.com/jameskocianmusic and tell him thanks from Happy Life Studios.

The song we used for the intro was "Are You Happy" by Primitive Radio Gods. The ending song was "Make Someone Happy" by Jimmy Durante. We don't own any rights.

If you would like to help us spread some Happy
PayPal: www.PayPal.me/StevoHays

Cash App: $HappyLifeStudios

Zelle: StevoHays@gmail.com

Venmo: @StevoHays

Buy Me A Coffee: buymeacoffee.com/HappyLifeStudio

Check: Payable to Hays Ministries or Steve Hays and send to 27240 213th Place S.E. Maple Valley, WA 98038

If you would like to contact us

Linktree: www.Linktr.ee/HappyLifeStudios

Email: Podcast@HappyLife.Studio

Yo Stevo Hotline: (425) 200-HAYS (4297)

Webpage: www.HappyLife.lol

YouTube: www.YouTube.com/StevoHays

Linkedin: www.linkedin.com/in/steve-hays-b6b1186b/

TikTok: www.tiktok.com/@happylifestudios

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Happy International Day of Happiness! A lot of people chase Happy. When you chase something it usually runs away. Or, it running away/eluding us is the very reason we chase it. There is a better way however. Do this and Happy will follow you around instead.

A couple of Day of Happiness sites for you:
https://www.un.org/en/observances/happiness-day
https://www.dayofhappiness.net/

If you would like to help us spread the Happy we would appreciate it immensely

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Contact us

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Email: Podcast@HappyLife.Studio

Yo Stevo Hotline: (425) 200-HAYS (4297)

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The song we used for the intro was "Are You Happy" by Primitive Radio Gods. The ending song was "Make Someone Happy" by Jimmy Durante. We don't own any rights.

St. Patrick's Day, International Day of Happiness and the Paralympics so eloquently tell us that we are all on the same team, team human being. Paralympic snowboarder, Brenna Huckaby's parents told Brenna, “We just want you to find happiness in who you are because you are the gold, and we love you.” Jason Brown, Olympic figure skater said, "When you can embrace and see how much you’re supported and loved, that’s winning." So smile, because your life is Olympic, you are the gold and you've already won!

If you would like to help us spread the Happy we would appreciate it greatly

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Buy Me A Coffee: buymeacoffee.com/HappyLifeStudio

Check: Payable to Hays Ministries or Steve Hays and send to 27240 213th Place S.E. Maple Valley, WA 98038

Contact us

Linktree: www.Linktr.ee/HappyLifeStudios

Email: Podcast@HappyLife.Studio

Yo Stevo Hotline: (425) 200-HAYS (4297)

Webpage: www.HappyLife.lol

YouTube: www.YouTube.com/StevoHays

Linkedin: www.linkedin.com/in/steve-hays-b6b1186b/

TikTok: www.tiktok.com/@happylifestudios

Facebook: www.Facebook.com/HappyLifeStudios

Instagram: www.Instagram.com/HappyLife_Studios

Twitter: www.x.com/stevehays

The song we used for the intro was "Are You Happy" by Primitive Radio Gods. The ending song was "Make Someone Happy" by Jimmy Durante. We don't own any rights.

Olympic Smiling isn't a sport in the Olympics, but if it was, here are my top contenders for the podium. Listen and be inspired as we talk about the Happy of the Olympics, celebrating the start of the Paralympics. There are some great stories in here that will motivate you and increase your Happy!
As Google would tell you...
“The Paralympics are widely considered as, or in some cases more, motivational than the Olympics, as they showcase elite athleticism alongside stories of overcoming immense physical, social, and personal obstacles. While Olympic broadcasts often focus on high-stakes competition, the Paralympic Games are recognized for fostering profound inspiration, and highlighting the extraordinary adaptability of the human body.” - Google

Here is a link for The Nor-Way video we talked about https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AIi6IqP7-bM

We would also like to give a special thanks to James Kocian, for the use of the song "Mission" that he created for Happy Life Studios. Check out more of his amazing stuff here www.JamesKocian.com or here www.Facebook.com/jameskocianmusic and tell him thanks from Happy Life Studios.

The song we used for the intro was "Are You Happy" by Primitive Radio Gods. The ending song was "Make Someone Happy" by Jimmy Durante. We don't own any rights.

Contact us

Linktree: www.Linktr.ee/HappyLifeStudios

Email: Podcast@HappyLife.Studio

Yo Stevo Hotline: (425) 200-HAYS (4297)

Webpage: www.HappyLife.lol

YouTube: www.YouTube.com/StevoHays

Linkedin: www.linkedin.com/in/steve-hays-b6b1186b/

TikTok: www.tiktok.com/@happylifestudios

Facebook: www.Facebook.com/HappyLifeStudios

Instagram: www.Instagram.com/HappyLife_Studios

Twitter: www.x.com/stevehays

If you would like to help us spread the Happy

PayPal: www.PayPal.me/StevoHays

Cash App: $HappyLifeStudios

Zelle: StevoHays@gmail.com

Venmo: @StevoHays

Buy Me A Coffee: buymeacoffee.com/HappyLifeStudio

Check: Payable to Hays Ministries or Steve Hays and send to 27240 213th Place S.E. Maple Valley, WA 98038