Theun Mares

Theun Mares is author of 7 books and a teacher of personal growth based on the Toltec approach to life. In This Darned Elusive Happiness he pinpoints the barriers to lasting happiness, and shows how we can overcome them. The book also gives the keys to building successful and lasting personal relationships. toltec-foundation.org

Books and Articles
How To Let Go Of Guilt And Learn To Forgive Guilt is probably one of the most debilitating and negative emotions there is — one that can, and often does, destroy a person's life. But if we want to live happy lives, we need to deal with the consequences of our past actions and not allow our li
Turn Fear To Your Advantage The first thing to accept is that fear is a natural part of life. Fear is so basic it runs not just through human emotions but the entire animal kingdom. Therefore, we need to consider that if fear is so pervasive, it must have a purpose.
Two Barriers To Lasting Happiness Jane longs to experience lasting happiness. Her problem is not that her life is always empty of happiness, but rather that it is so elusive. Happiness seems to arrive suddenly, but before she can really start enjoying it, it has suddenly gone again.
Making Changes That Stick Anne is typical of many who want to alter their lives in profound ways, but find that they are unable to make these changes last. Is there a remedy? Yes. The secret to long-lasting personal change lies in understanding what change is all about, as well as
Using Conflict Constructively Most of us consider ourselves peaceful and try to avoid conflict whenever possible. But stressful situations, especially those involving others, can create conflict in our personal and professional relationships. Yet, conflict need not be a bad thing
	This Darned Elusive Happiness Joe and Susan, an otherwise normal couple, had problems communicating with one another. Whenever Joe voiced his opinion, Susan would interrupt him mid-sentence because she thought she knew exactly what he was going to say.