In a Kingdom Not So Very Far Away....

Do you feel as if you have a “Kick Me” sign on your heart? Unfortunately, Prince Harming Syndrome seems to be a syndrome that plagues women of every age in every kingdom near and far.

Happiness Guru Karen Salmansohn wants you to break bad love patterns for good so that you are ready to meet your Prince Charming. She shows you how in her new book, Prince Harming Syndrome.

Karen speaks from experience (interspersed with a dash of, believe it or not, Aristotle). For years, Karen dated Prince Harmings – men who are either trouble or troubleD. A Prince Harming is charismatic, hot, sexy, smart, funny, and successful. Yet when you peek into his “superinsidehimself” true core, you realize that Prince Harming has nothing more to offer other than superficial lures. It’s time to wake up, smell the royal coffee, and high-tail it to another kingdom, girlfriends! In her characteristic witty-meets-quirky style, Karen guides us down the path that leads to Prince Charming.

Before I go on, let me clarify that I am usually highly suspect of “meet the man of your dreams” types of books. They always seem to suggest an element of manipulation and game playing. NOT COOL!

However, Karen is not your ordinary self-help author. In fact, she’s the reigning Queen of “Self-Help for People Who Wouldn’t Be Caught Dead Reading Self-Help”. Karen’s advice stems from “Being the Change You Want to Date”. Princess Charmings do not manipulate or play games. Instead, they focus on self-growth and exercise their virtues. VERY COOL!

And yes, ladies, there are Prince Charmings out there who also focus on self-growth and exercise their own princely virtues. In other words, a Prince Charming has a “superinsidehimself” true core. UBER-COOL!

Here is the best part: When a Prince Charming and Princess Charming pair up, they enter into a “Relationship of Shared Virtue”. They stimulate one another, challenge one another, inspire one another, and root for one another to grow into their highest potential. In essence, they nurture their partner’s soul. And THIS, ladies (and gentleman who perhaps stumbled upon this), is the TRUE definition of “Soul Mate”. Great minds really do think alike, Karen. You and I similarly interpret this much over-used and fanciful term. YOU GO, GIRL!

Oh – and by the way – Prince Charmings can also be hot, sexy, smart, funny, and successful. As Karen puts it, a Prince Charming/Princess Charming pair shares not only a “Laboratory for Growth”, but also a “Den of Pleasure”. OO LA LA!

Where the heck are these Prince Charmings, you ask? Closer than you think. In Prince Harming Syndrome, Karen reveals her 5 Essentials for Finding True Love.

It worked for her. She is recently engaged to her very own Prince Charming.

Check out Karen Salmansohn’s new book Prince Harming Syndrome at her websites: http://www.princeharming.com/ and http://www.notsalmon.com/.

Late Bloomer's Top 5 Tips for Bliss

Recently, one of my favorite best-selling authors, Karen Salmansohn, sent out an invitation to start a Bloggerang. Karen's regular blogs on various sites (including Oprah.com) reach many millions of readers. She asked for aspiring Bloggerangers to pitch her a terrific concept. If Karen felt that it made empowering content for one of her blogs, she would then blog about you. In return, the Bloggeranger would then hail Karen's latest book, Prince Harming Syndrome, on their blog, thus creating a Bloggerang Effect.

Well . . . . SHE PICKED ME!!!! I have been a fan of Karen's for a long time, so this made my year. Karen has asked that I send her 3-5 tips on how people can boost happiness in their lives. I will list them here today. Coming this weekend to a blog near you....my review of Prince Harming Syndrome.

Late Bloomer’s 5 Tips for Bliss

In order for these tips to take root, you must practice them daily. Happiness is not bestowed upon us. It is a daily choice. As the song goes, “Don’t worry, be happy!” :-)

• Live authentically. Be true to yourself and follow your passions. (Kindly ignore all critiques from the Peanut Gallery.)
  
  
• Love really does make the world go ‘round. Cherish your family, friends and loved ones. Most importantly, love thyself.
  
  
• Laugh. It does a body good.
  
  
• There are an estimated 6912 spoken languages in the world, but only one is universal: Music. Shakespeare was on to something -- Music truly is the food of love (and life, I might add, Will!) Play on, everyone!
  
  
• Nurture your body, mind and soul through yoga, exercise, a spiritual practice, meditation, music, art and/or whatever else floats your boat and feels authentic to you.
  

Bonus tip:

• Read. I once heard in a yoga class that “you are only as young as your spine is flexible.” I would like to add that “you are only as young as your mind is flexible.” Pick up a good book and exercise your mind.