Tag Archives: happiness

On mudita, joy for others

Posted on October 17, 2021 by lolkin

Making time for joy, prioritising it is very important. Life often becomes dull, grey and joyless if we don’t prioritise moments when we do something that excites, expands us, helps us feel alive. This is self-centred joy. Nothing wrong with … Continue reading →

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Nature therapy. Watching sun through the leaves.

Posted on October 16, 2021 by lolkin

For a second, I again was a child, lying on the ground under the cherry trees, staring at the summer sun winking at me through the green canopy of the leaves…

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Happiness is pretty simple

Posted on October 10, 2021 by lolkin

I’ve had an awful flu this past week (not covid, I got tested). Let’s put it this way, I will not take for granted being able to lie horizontally and breathe at the same time. I got infected because I … Continue reading →

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Anger means expectations.

Posted on October 3, 2021 by lolkin

This week I did not prioritise well at work, took too much on, struggled, exploded and lost it with my colleague and boss 🤯 Oh, anger, thou shalt not leave me alone. So I made myself this video reminder:

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I entrust myself to the Buddha of Infinite Light and Life

Posted on September 26, 2021 by lolkin

I’ve been pondering recently how I am still so full of anger, righteousness, drawn to and driven by drama (the dharma of drama!), how easily I get triggered. Meditation practice and studying Buddhism helped become much more aware but not … Continue reading →

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Nothing Means Anything #emptiness

Posted on September 25, 2021 by lolkin
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I Gotta —> I Get To

Posted on September 18, 2021 by lolkin

I love a good reframe. This one is a powerful perspective shifter.

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Art therapy. On why magpies are awesome

Posted on September 12, 2021 by lolkin

Read the word “evil” backwards. Interesting isn’t it?  They say that when the witch dies, she turns into a magpie.  Yin & yang – it makes sense. Nice reincarnation.  Magpies are considered evil in largely superstitious folklore.  They are believed … Continue reading →

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New mantra. No thoughts.

Posted on September 11, 2021 by lolkin

I have recently tried this new technique. It helps to manage anxiety, over thinking (rumination), excessive worrying and instantly returns you to the present. All you do is stop thinking.

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Always be kinder than you feel

Posted on August 29, 2021 by lolkin
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