Some people say poetry is the greatest form of art. Others say it is music. I disagree. I believe living a happy life is the greatest of all arts. It takes a true master to live a happy life. Many people feel that there is something missing in their lives, that happiness is something that … Continue reading The Art of Happiness
Author: Mark Ellison
Hello, this is Mark. I created livingheavenonearth.com to provide inspirations on how we can live more blissfully in the here and now.
Turn it all Around
We are pulled down by the weight of the world, yet all the time the glorious light shines down upon us from above. Open your eyes you will see that it is so. Things are not what they seem. Perhaps we are treated unfairly so we can understand how important it is to treat others … Continue reading Turn it all Around
Creating New Worlds All the Time
I am creating new worlds all the time. Who says it is not so? I do it all the time! You have to be a bit crazy to get along in this world. Why live like everyone else when you can create your world exactly the way you want it to be? You don't live … Continue reading Creating New Worlds All the Time
Finding the Silver Lining in COVID
Every so often a black swan event like the coronavirus appears out of nowhere that tests our faith in humanity. There is no doubt that the pandemic has shaken this country to its very core. People are losing their jobs, getting sick and dying. And as things get worse, there is also the fear of … Continue reading Finding the Silver Lining in COVID
Practicing the Fine Art of Doing Nothing
One cannot overestimate the importance of doing nothing. We are a nation of thinkers and doers. That is how we have become such a great country. Very few people, however, would dispute that we all need to take a break from doing and thinking from time to time to rest our minds. Most people agree … Continue reading Practicing the Fine Art of Doing Nothing
The Breath of Life
Breath is life! Breathing deep invigorating drafts of air keeps us mentally and physically alive. Most people take short, shallow breaths. This starves the body of the oxygen that it needs and leads to scattered thoughts and emotional upsets. A Breathe of Fresh Airy Maintaining your awareness of breath helps put everything in perspective. Everything … Continue reading The Breath of Life
The 5 Keys to Blissful Driving
For many people, their commute to work is the most stressful part of the day. At times, it has been for me as well. There is, however, great advantages to incorporating driving in your spiritual practice. During our drive, we have a window of time when we are not distracted by other things, we have … Continue reading The 5 Keys to Blissful Driving
Spirit Speaks
This post was originally published on 1/12/2019 and updated on 11/27/2019. People may call it God, Spirit, Beloved, angels, guides, or higher power. It doesn’t matter what you call it. You will know it by the warm, loving feeling you get in your heart. A moment of revelation is like the sun breaking through the … Continue reading Spirit Speaks
Mantras for a Quick Pick-Me-Up
This post was originally published on 2/23/2018 and was updated on 11/27/2019. Focusing on the light Mantras are short, easy to remember, inspirational phrases that we can use in a pinch for a quick pick-me-up. They can also be the focus of your meditation. The fact that mantras are short, means that we do not … Continue reading Mantras for a Quick Pick-Me-Up
Basking in the Heavenly Sunshine
This post was originally published on December 1, 2018 and was updated on November 26, 2019. Just as we are bathed in the warm glow of the sun, we are also bathed in the glow of Spirit’s heavenly sunshine. This warm loving glow truly has the power to lift us up out of our darkness … Continue reading Basking in the Heavenly Sunshine
Cats Make the Best Zen Masters
Maybe once in a lifetime, a great master comes into your life and completely changes the way you perceive things. In my case, it was the arrival of Zen Master Pluto into my life. Cats make the best Zen masters Now, Pluto is not your ordinary Zen master. Well, you see, Pluto is a cat. … Continue reading Cats Make the Best Zen Masters
Savoring The Sweetness of Solitude
One of the leading causes of suffering in this world is the feeling of being lonely and unloved. Recently, I have pondered how much of this loneliness is our own creation; the building of our own prison based on society’s definition of what constitutes a happy life; lots of Friends and family. It seems to … Continue reading Savoring The Sweetness of Solitude
The Battleground of the Heart
Within each one of us is a battleground in which the forces of light and darkness wage war for control of our heart. One force pulls us towards the heavier dimension of the physical realm, while another force pulls us towards the higher vibration of the spiritual plain. We choose which force dominates our consciousness. … Continue reading The Battleground of the Heart
Who Says Life is Not Heavenly
We arguably have the best standard of living of any generation. We should be happier than ever, but we’re not. The ones that you think would be the happiest (the young, healthy, rich and famous) are often not. In fact, in many cases, these people are overdosing on drugs and taking their own lives. What … Continue reading Who Says Life is Not Heavenly
Mindful Moment, Blissful Moment
The mind is a wonderful thing. With the power of the mind, we can use warm, loving, and inspiring thoughts to create our own heaven on earth. A mindful moment in paradise The mind however, it is a poor master. Negative thoughts have a way of sneaking into our consciousness under the false pretense that … Continue reading Mindful Moment, Blissful Moment
Remembering Your Oneness
I would like to share with you how I reconnect with heaven on earth. Living your true purpose in life is divine. It gives us the passion to live each day in the service of mankind. However, sometimes we get carried away by our goals and get upset when things are not moving forward as … Continue reading Remembering Your Oneness
The Power of Suggestions
In my earlier posts, I talk about the need to reprogram our minds to think more of the warm, uplifting thoughts (that we want more of in our lives) and to let go of the conditioned lies that bring us down. Meditation, prayer, and affirmations are different ways of doing this. In this post, I … Continue reading The Power of Suggestions
Living the American Dream
To many people, the American dream means graduating college, getting a great job, getting married, having children, buying a big house, and enjoying the good things in life. While there is nothing wrong with this approach, it alone is unlikely bring about a fulfilling life. Just ask all of the people who feel that something … Continue reading Living the American Dream
Living Your Life’s Purpose
We were put here on earth to learn our lessons in love, lift each-other up, and give back to this world in a way that is most meaningful to us. Everyone has a specific purpose in life and deep down everyone knows what it is. That purpose has to do with learning a lesson in … Continue reading Living Your Life’s Purpose
The Sands of Time
All the elements come together in our later years to make them the most fulfilling years of our life, if we approach it with the right attitude. We have the time, the money, and the wisdom to do what is most meaningful to us. Like sand through an hourglass Instead of looking at old age … Continue reading The Sands of Time
Living in Heaven on Earth 