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Megan Feldman on forgiveness in an unforgiving world #TEDtalks #happiness
Another fascinating talk from the Science of Happiness programme on edX. Megan Feldman looks at the act of not forgiving, of holding to one’s grudges as an act of committing violence, to oneself or the world. What impact does non forgiveness … Continue reading
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Fred Luskin on forgiveness – wanting ‘yes’ and getting ‘no’ #happiness
I’ve stepped up my efforts in completing the Science of Happiness course on edX. I am glad that the course is getting more interesting as it progresses and that it manages to provide both new insights into happiness and a solid … Continue reading
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Tagged crush, edx, forgive, forgiveness, fred luskin, happiness, happy, love, nomad, universe, video & film
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Emilie Wapnick: why some of us don’t have one true calling #happiness
I’ve just discovered that my search for one passion, one big goal, one purpose my whole life was futile and unnecessary. I am not lost, I am just different. Suddenly all limits are removed and everything is possible. This is … Continue reading
What is making you happy?
There are lots of things that make me happy at the moment. Fall. I used to take it rather unwell – fall used to signify the end of summer, chills to the bone, greyness and death. These days ‘September is … Continue reading
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Tagged happiness, happy, nomad, self improvement, universe
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Coolest, awesomest thing I’ve watched this month #happiness
Justin Bieber’s song (do not judge me), the cool 2-wheel thingys, fantastic choreography and some cool dancers – a video worth mentioning on this blog. Makes me happy looking at the result!
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Tagged dance, happiness, justin bieber, nomad, universe, video & film, youtube
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Taking random acts of kindness to the next level, and with a wedding
This story is amazing, how-have-I-not-thought-of-this great and truly inspirational. I feel definitely inspired to do something similar for my 10th wedding anniversary this year. Perhaps, 10 random acts of kindness in one day? Newlyweds Skip Traditional Banquet to Feed Thousands … Continue reading
Good morning!
I am going through another personal transformation stage. My ‘rage against the dying of the light’ has manifested itself lately in enrolling myself into a day of meditation at the London Buddhist Centre and in getting tickets to Dalai Lama’s … Continue reading
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Tagged eckhart tolle, happiness, jason silva, london buddhist centre, nomad, universe
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Mantra for today. Start where you are. Use what you have. Do what you can #happiness #success
If you want to make today different, if you are starting from scratch, if you are looking for ways to re-energize yourself for doing something huge, or new, or scary, these 4 cool quotes from some of the blogs I … Continue reading
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Tagged action, happiness, mantra, meditation, motivation, nomad, start, success, universe
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We all have an obligation to be happy
I watched ‘Hector and the search for happiness’ yesterday. A very inspirational and thought provoking story. Spot on casting, the British actor playing the main character adds vulnerability and lifelikeness, although I may be biased. Overall, I hope more movies … Continue reading
It’s not about happiness pursuit, it’s about being happy right here, right now
Guilty as charged. I often say that I am working on pursuing happiness. I am not. I am learning how to be happier. But also how to be happy right now. And this is the sole purpose of this blog. … Continue reading
Happiness is only the cart, love is the horse
I am really enjoying the Science of Happiness course from UC Berkeley’s. I in particular enjoy the scientific articles on happiness. Here is a good one and it’s also a link to the UC Berkeley’s Greater Good centre where you … Continue reading
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How much money do you need to be happy?
I’d like to build on the last week’s blog post and talk about money vs happiness. I recently learned that scientists did quantify the ‘money vs happiness threshold’. Actually seeing the number somewhat has shaken my conviction that ‘to be happy, … Continue reading
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Tagged Angus Deaton, Daniel Kahneman, happiness, happy, money, nomad, universe
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