Thinks I find along the way
The U.S. is undergoing a crisis of our personal and shared sense of meaning as polarization rises and institutions erode. The solution is as simple as it is difficult: Love one another. Source: America Is Pursuing Happiness in All the Wrong Places
I’m a huge fan of Arthur Brook’s content on happiness. Here’s an example of his work. ‘The happiness we seek can require investing earlier than we think—and may help us align our expectations and reality at the end of life’: A New Formula for Happiness
Recognizing 4 types of emotionally immature parents and the long-term effects. Source: How Emotionally Immature Parenting Affects Our Adult Lives
Aging can be hardest for strivers, says social scientist Arthur Brooks, because they sometimes mourn that their biggest successes are in their rearview mirror. Source: How to crack the code to happiness in the second half of life
Dick Van Dyke proves he’s still able to sing, dance and dodge furniture at 96 in this delightful video he filmed with his wife Arlene Silver. Source: Dick Van Dyke Made A Music Video With His Wife And It Might Be The Most Delightful Thing You Watch Today – Digg
Gary Keller, author of ‘The ONE Thing’ says “Success is actually a short race—a sprint fueled by discipline just long enough for habit to kick in and take over. When you discipline yourself, you’re essentially training yourself to act in a specific way. Stay with this long enough and it becomes routine—in other words, a habit.’ I know this is true for me because I’ve seen it happen in my life over an over again. Now, there’s an app that can help you form the habits you need to succeed: Want to Build a New Habit? Do Them With Friends With HabitShare
btw, if you haven’t read The ONE Thing, I highly recommend it…
Life-tested wisdom on how to live from James Baldwin, Ursula K. Le Guin, Leo Tolstoy, Seneca, Toni Morrison, Walt Whitman, Viktor Frankl, Rachel Carson, and Hannah Arendt. Source: Resolutions for a Life Worth Living: Attainable Aspirations Inspired by Great Humans of the Past
Our healing and freedom unfolds as we bring radical acceptance—a mindful, allowing presence—to our moments. This interview looks at how we wake up out of the stories that keep us in fear and self-doubt, and discover a true intimacy with ourselves and our world.
Tara Brach
Ted Lasso wouldn’t be half as charming without his silly or sometimes heartbreaking quips. Here are a few of our favorite Ted Lasso quotes: Ted Lasso quotes that will change your life | Hypable
A new study explores which types of happiness interventions are most effective: 6 Ways to Increase Happiness at Work and at Home
Bright, shiny objects! 