Creating Happiness Intentionally. Sandy MacGregor

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      Bringing to Australia the greatest leaders in sales and personal development over the last 27 years, to help all Australians, has been my driving passion. Sandy MacGregor is a leader in the personal development field – he shares his powerful story and will show you step-by-step, how to Create Happiness Intentionally.

      Terry Butler

      The Seminar Company

      Sandy’s system really works, and – best of all – his positive impact on your life will last!

      Dr. Denis Waitley

      Author – “The Psychology of Winning”

      Sandy MacGregor gives practical, reflective exercises to enable anyone to identify their life purpose. This book will enlighten many readers – and change lives.

      Robyn Henderson

      Global Networking Specialist

      In 37 years of presenting to world audiences I know how extraordinary events impact profoundly on shaping a person’s character and philosophy of life. Sandy MacGregor is one such person who has grown from his experiences of extreme tragedy and triumph to enable him to coach others to find their Life’s Purpose. I recommend you DO THIS BOOK.

      Jim Rohn

      Trainer and Author – “The Five Major Pieces to the Life Puzzle”

      Copyright 2000 Sandy MacGregor

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      First published in Australia August 2000

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      Creating Happiness Intentionally

      by

      Sandy MacGregor

      Dedication

      To all those who have generously shared their personal experiences of inner strength including joining in discussions and attending CHI Seminars. You have validated the techniques shared and expressed in this book. Thank you for helping me along my own journey of learning, personal growth and Life’s Purpose.

      Acknowledgements

      I want to give my grateful thanks to David Mason-Jones for his professional advice and writing and editing ideas that have been incorporated in this book.

      My wife Sandra for her love, enthusiasm, encouragement and practical help with, as always, reading, typing and thoughtful suggestions.

      Lorna Stewart for her editing, writing, constant support and her lucid thought process.

      Dr Karen Hutchings – many thanks for her invaluable advice and clear feedback.

      Dennis Ayoub for being a ‘good mate’ and inspiring me with his courage and humour.

      Vivienne Randall for her refreshingly wonderful outlook on life, her helpful feedback and generously allowing me to use her story.

      I am very grateful and thank sincerely those who have given time from their busy and successful lives to support me by endorsing this book.

      There are others too numerous to mention who have helped me along the way and I thank you.

      Contents

      Chapter 1How We Crave Happiness1

      Chapter 2Square Peg, Round Hole?15

      Chapter 3Building Your Peaceful Place23

      Chapter 4Using Creativity to Find Answers37

      Chapter 5Alone With My Deepest Thoughts42

      Chapter 6 What is Happiness?55

      Chapter 7Fr. Justin Belitz’s Seven F’s64

      Chapter 8What is Frustration?68

      Chapter 9Seven Questions73

      Chapter 10 Some Of The Basic Psychology Of It All78

      Chapter 11More Psychology Fight or Flight86

      Chapter 12This Is Me95

      Chapter 13Happy Synapses for an Emotional Anchor100

      Chapter 14Change112

      Chapter 15My Hopes and Aspirations122

      Chapter 16Creating Positive Energy131

      Chapter 17 Why Are You Reading This Book?146

      Chapter 18 A Journey of a Thousand Miles156

      Chapter 19Values160

      Chapter 20Goals168

      Chapter 21Resolving Conflict Between Goals & Values182

      Chapter 22 Jumble200

      Chapter 23Your Reasons For Wanting Your Goal208

      Chapter 24Balanced Goals217

      Chapter 25Spiritual Purpose or Higher Purpose223

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