Thinks I find along the way
When the darker days hit, my mental health generally declines. Here are three things that help me when depression starts to take over. Source: The 3 Ms That Help Me Cope with Seasonal Depression – Tiny Buddha
In my mostly humble opinion, this series of commercials by George Parker is one of the best ever made. My personal favorite starts at about 1:10 minutes: “Our jukebox has every performance of every artist of every piece of music every recorded”. Effing brilliant! George recounts “Bob Metcalfe who invented the LAN at Xerox Parc, then went on to found 3Com, said it was the best explanation of what broadband can do that he had ever seen.”
20 years later, here’s an example: 120 different versions of Bob Dylan’s ‘Make You Feel My Love’ in one place: Spotify. 200 years ago you had to be the Emperor of the Austro/Hungarian Empire to listen to Mozart on demand. Now, we’re all kings and queens of our playlists on the internet. “And I think to myself what a wonderful world!”
John Wayne and Maureen O’Hara in The Quiet Man
It’s how you try to get those needs met that causes problems. Source: What You Need in Your Marriage Isn’t the Problem
Here are some things to consider as you initiate and reinforce boundaries. Source: 5 Things to Know About Setting Boundaries
If you’re in a toxic cycle of anxiously clinging to people with avoidant attachment styles, this might help you break your pattern. Source: The Agony of Anxious Attachment and How to Attract Better Relationships – Tiny Buddha
A recent review of research on deception. Source: Research Shows What Questions to Ask to Get Honest Answers
While some screen use may be problematic, practical tips can help you manage the risks. Source: What to know about new research on screen time and kids’ mental health
Almost 20 years ago, Helen Fisher helped revolutionize dating. She has no regrets. Source: The Woman Who Made Online Dating Into a ‘Science’ (Hint: Load this article into an incognito page to bypass the Atlantic paygate.)
Are you giving yourself credit for how you’ve grown and changed? Source: How Have You Grown This Year?
Finally! A psychologist that’s sharing a positive perspective on men: “The different ways men and women assist others”. Source: Celebrating Men: Examining Helping Behavior
Helping is smart because it’s the right thing to do, but there’s always this…
And this…
Here’s how you can use mindfulness to pause, pay attention, and align your tech and social media use with your values. Source: How to Reclaim Your Brain From Big Tech – Mindful
Are you tired? Stop “swimming” against life. Source: The Value of Effortless Action
Complaining that our partner has changed since we married misses the point. Source: Every Marriage Is a Bait and Switch
Be kind because it is the easiest thing that you can do to make the world a better place. Here are four ways to do it. Source: If You Really Want to Change the World: 4 Ways to Be Kind – Tiny Buddha
This heart meditation guides us in how to cultivate a deep quality of friendliness in relating to our inner life and each other. The gift of this practice is a direct sense of belonging – knowing that we can never be alone.
Ich Steppenwolf trabe und trabe, Die Welt liegt voll Schnee, Vom Birkenbaum flügelt der Rabe, Aber nirgends ein Hase, nirgends ein Reh! In die Rehe bin ich so verliebt, Wenn ich doch eins fände! Ich nähm’s in die Zähne, in die Hände, Das ist das Schönste, was es gibt. Ich wäre der Holden so von Herzen gut, Fräße mich tief in ihre zärtlichen Keulen, Tränke mich satt an ihrem hellroten Blut, Um nachher die ganze Nacht einsam zu heulen. Sogar mit einem Hasen wäre ich zufrieden, Süß schmeckt sein warmes Fleisch in der Nacht – Ach, ist denn alles von mir geschieden, Was das Leben ein bißchen fröhlicher macht? An meinem Schwanz ist das Haar schon grau, Auch kann ich nicht mehr ganz deutlich sehen, Schon vor Jahren starb meine liebe Frau. Und nun trab ich und träume von Rehen, Trabe und träume von Hasen, Höre den Wind in der Winternacht blasen, Tränke mit Schnee meine brennende Kehle, Trage dem Teufel zu meine arme Seele.
Dichtung von Hermann Hesse aus: Der Steppenwolf Roman ersch. 1927 / Rezitation: Christian Berkel
Genuine coherence of beliefs, feelings, and behavior requires deliberate effort. Source: How to Build a Stronger Sense of Coherence
Constant criticism can have long-term effects on self-worth and relationships. Source: 16 Signs You Were Raised by a Highly Critical Parent
Bright, shiny objects! 
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