Tag Archives: joy

What would you do if you had 24 hours left to live?

Posted on May 15, 2022 by lolkin

Ask friends and family too. You will learn something new. A friend said she’d get on the first flight to Hawaii. Another friend would finally try psychedelics. My son would fly to Japan. I’d hug everyone I love, eat something … Continue reading →

Posted in philosophical | Tagged , , , , , , , , | 2 Comments

Resilience in Buddhism, a different perspective to find happiness, joy and peace #burnout #unemployment #anxiety

Posted on May 14, 2022 by lolkin

When you find yourself in a predicament, see it from a different point of view. “Happiness is sorrow, sorrow is happiness. There is happiness in difficulty, difficulty in happiness”. If it’s so bad it’s impossible, know it too shall pass, … Continue reading →

Posted in self, video & film | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , | Leave a comment

In the beginning, fear and excitement feel the same

Posted on May 7, 2022 by lolkin

Read that again.

Posted in self | Tagged , , , , , | 4 Comments

Joy and sorrow by Khalil Gibran

Posted on December 25, 2021 by lolkin
Posted in art | Tagged , , , , , , , , | 2 Comments

Mission: JOY

Posted on December 4, 2021 by lolkin

Have you seen this adorable film about Dalai Lama and Desmond Tutu’s friendship? It’s like watching two spiritual grandpas, good friends, finally meet 🤩 If like me you have no idea what to watch during holiday break, this one might … Continue reading →

Posted in video & film | Tagged , , , , , , , , | Leave a comment

A to be list #happiness

Posted on November 27, 2021 by lolkin

On my To Be List are: Joy, Peace/ Calm, Love, Purpose, No anger, No thoughts, No self, No craving. The latter 4 can be replaced with one word – Empty.

Posted in quotes | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , | 1 Comment

New challenge. A year to live #happiness

Posted on October 23, 2021 by lolkin

This week I’ve launched a newsletter for the mental health/ online therapy social enterprise I work for (you can subscribe here), planned a staycation for next week (if I can’t travel, I will eat out), started therapy, yes, finally, got … Continue reading →

Posted in self | Tagged , , , , , , , , | 1 Comment

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 →

Posted in buddhism, fun & joy | Tagged , , , , , , , , | Leave a comment