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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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Tagged berkeley, course, happiness, love, nomad, universe, university
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How to find my life’s purpose? #happiness
My thinking on the subject progressed from reading Viktor Frankl’s book and desperately trying to find that elusive ‘life goal’, from being jealous of geniuses and people who knew their passion, who knew what they wanted to do with their … Continue reading
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
Posted in money, work, downshifting
Tagged Angus Deaton, Daniel Kahneman, happiness, happy, money, nomad, universe
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How rich do you feel now? #happiness
I woke up. I exercised. I am finally feeling better after a vicious cold. It’s a long weekend here in the UK. I am listening to an album I found on iTunes yesterday, Soviet Central Asia Music (1930-1950). I found … Continue reading
Don’t worry, be grumpy by Ajahn Brahm #happiness #talk
I have been sceptical of Google talks before. They seemed too long. However I am glad I stuck out with this one by Ajahn Brahm (a Buddhist monk from Australia). Even despite the poo story somewhere in the second half … Continue reading
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Tagged ajahn brahm, anger, fear, kleshas, blog, buddhism, buddhist, doubt, happiness, life, nomad, peace, stress, talk, universe
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How cool was Peggy in the last episode of Mad Men – she makes me smile :) #happy
Also, I just have to post these. Peggy was always my favourite character in Mad Men (and Pete). This moment in the latest episode of Mad Men is just so cool. I related to it on a number of levels 😉 … Continue reading
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Tagged badass, hangover, happiness, mad men, new job, nomad, peggy olsen, universe
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The Science of Happiness course, and how do you define happiness?
I decided to take my studies of happiness to the next level and signed up to the MOOC (massive open online course) titled The Science of Happiness from UC Berkeley. A fascinating course! (and apparently, the first positive psychology course available … Continue reading
Art therapy- Agnes Lefevre on Saatchi #smile #happiness
Mmm, art that is good enough to eat 🙂 Les Macarons and Les poires by Agnes Lefevre put a smile on my face. The touch with ancient vases is very stylish imho. Off to have a pear now! Have a nice weekend!
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Tagged art therapy, happiness, happy, macarons, nomad, pears, saatchi, therapy, universe
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There is no such thing as failure #happiness
There is no such thing as failure. Failure is just life trying to move us in another direction. — Positively Positive
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Tagged failure, happiness, life, nomad, positive, universe
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Are you happy, right now, right here? Spring only happens once
I have been quiet for a bit. I had a very Mad Men’esque exit from my agency job, so that took some time and energy. The good news is I am very happy, I am at home, and not starting a … Continue reading
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Tagged death, happiness, happy, mad men, nomad, spring, universe
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Art therapy- the beautiful love story from Cirque Du Soleil
Took my breath away… Cirque du Soleil, Worlds Away. Note: this clip is not in great resolution but you can buy and stream the whole show, it is worth it…
Present moment reminder from Eckhart Tolle #happiness
“Suffering is necessary until you realize it is unnecessary.” — Eckhart Tolle
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Tagged buddhism, eckhart tolle, happiness, nomad, now, present, suffering, universe
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If Werner Herzog wrote a birthday card…
As you may know, I love film. One of my favourite directors is Werner Herzog. He happens to be one of the favourite directors of a good friend of mine, whose birthday it was recently. Inspired by his lovely partner, … Continue reading
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