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Writing for Our Lives is out in Waterstones now #mentalhealth
My former employer, a large charity supporting those struggling with addiction, mental health issues et al, released a book of poetry written by their service users and staff. Some poems did not make a cut and they needed more, I … Continue reading
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Tagged addiction, book, happiness, happy, mental health, nomad, poem, turning point, universe, waterstones
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Awake. The Life of Yogananda
I heard about Yogananda and his book “Autobiography of a Yogi” before. But it is only this year that someone shared this documentary with me and I finally got to learn more. I had goosebumps several times watching it. This … Continue reading
“Love Yourself Like Your Life Depends On It” by Kamal Ravikant
I mentioned this book before – it is how I discovered Wayne Dyer. It came recommended by Tim Ferriss. I don’t follow Tim, but occasionally get sent links to his podcasts or blog posts, and one of his posts that … Continue reading
“Dying to be me” by Anita Moorjani #book #psychedelics
I discovered Wayne Dyer through Kamal Ravikant. I discovered Anita Moorjani through Wayne Dyer. Synchronicity at work 😊
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Tagged anita moorjani, book, cancer, death, happiness, happy, love, near death, nomad, psychedelics, self help, universe, wayne dyer
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⭐️ The perfect portrait of Buddha – the art of the Ajanta caves ⭐️
I found this image ages ago in one of Nat Geo magazines, I think! It was with me and inspired my practice for years. The serene, soft gaze of Buddha guided me in my quest for inner peace, compassion and … Continue reading
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Tagged ajanta, art therapy, book, buddha, buddhist, caves, happiness, happy, indian, love, nomad, painting, photography, universe
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Melissa Broder on love, longing and infatuation #happiness
Melissa Broder is the modern shaman/ philosopher/ poet. I’ve read her article for NY Times, and felt seen – most of what she says about love is what I’ve been recently realising/ discovering. In fact, her article triggered a reflection … Continue reading
How can someone figure out their purpose in life? #happiness #quora
I grappled with this question for years. Of course the answer is as simple as it’s difficult. And it’s only recently that I actually felt it. Below is an extract from Jack Kornfield’s book titled ‘After The Ecstasy, The Laundry’ … Continue reading
Heart of surrender mantra #happiness
I am reading this book – ‘Whatever Arises, Love That’ by Matt Kahn – when I just started, I thought it was a bit out there, even for me. However as I proceeded, I can only say that this book … Continue reading
Universe is the jewel that is my heart #happiness
So I am reading my first book by Ram Dass. And I loved this quote where he explains the meaning of the Om Mani Padme Hum mantra:
The Tibetan Book of the Dead is not about death (part 1) #happiness
I wanted to read this book forever but despite my interest in death and dying, I was a bit conscious of the subject. Then I watched this documentary (link to part 2 is on the right side of the video … Continue reading
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Tagged book, buddha, buddhism, death, documentary, funeral, happiness, happy, nomad, ritual, tibet, universe
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What stands in the way becomes the way #happiness
I thought I’d share this post about the book that Linkedin VP of talent apparently gives to his colleagues – it contains great book recommendation as well as motivational one liners like the one in the headline or How you do anything is how you … Continue reading
The book that will be my default present this year #happiness
I have noticed this book several times before and bought it recently after it appeared on one of the happiness blogs I read and I realised I follow the author on Twitter – serendipity it is. Reviews promised a kick … Continue reading
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Tagged art therapy, book, happiness, happy, mark manson, nomad, present, universe
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Happiness in parenting – Buddhist view
Research on happiness of parents is mixed and on-going. Some studies show that new parents are as unhappy as after death of a loved one after they have kids. Some say parents are happy but just in a different way. … Continue reading
Book on happiness- Stumbling on happiness by Dan Gilbert
I am reading this new book on happiness and absolutely loving it. It’s written in a way that makes you giggle through it, from the first page, yet it makes a serious and big point. It talks about happiness, our … Continue reading
The Hitchhiker’s Guide To Happiness
I’ve just finished reading The Hitchhiker’s Guide To The Galaxy and The Restaurant At The End Of The Universe, and I must say these are among the best books I’ve ever read.
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