Rebecca Rashid, the producer of the Atlantic podcast How to Build a Happy Life, talks about the science of happiness. Source: How to Build a Happier 2023
How to Build a Happier 2023
6 relationship resolutions to make this year
Making small changes in our connections with people — whether it’s our nearest and dearest or strangers at the store — can yield big results. Source: 6 relationship resolutions to make this year
Our Deepest Fear
Our deepest fear is not that we are inadequate.
Our deepest fear is that we are powerful beyond measure.
It is our light, not our darkness
That most frightens us.
We ask ourselves
Who am I to be brilliant, gorgeous, talented, fabulous?
Actually, who are you not to be?
You are a child of God.
Your playing small
Does not serve the world.
There’s nothing enlightened about shrinking
So that other people won’t feel insecure around you.
We are all meant to shine,
As children do.
We were born to make manifest
The glory of God that is within us.
It’s not just in some of us;
It’s in everyone.
And as we let our own light shine,
We unconsciously give other people permission to do the same.
As we’re liberated from our own fear,
Our presence automatically liberates others.
‘Our Deepest Fear’ Poem by Marianne Williamson (also attributed to Nelson Mandela) and ‘The Invitation’ by Oriah Mountain Dreamer – a deeply inspiring poem and quote.
Lionel Messi’s Instagram post is the most liked thing on social media – ever
Messi beat the egg! 🥚 Source: Lionel Messi’s Instagram post is the most liked thing on social media – ever
5 Teachings From The Japanese Wabi-Sabi Philosophy That Can Drastically Improve Your Life
Wabi-sabi is a concept that motions us to constantly search for beauty in imperfection and accept the more natural cycle of life. It reminds us that all things including us and life itself, are impermanent, incomplete, and imperfect. Perfection, then, is impossible and impermanence is the only way. Go to the source: 5 Teachings From The Japanese Wabi-Sabi Philosophy That Can Drastically Improve Your Life — OMAR ITANI
Wingspan; Paul and Linda McCartney Documentary
As a lover of the Beatles and Wings, I don’t think Linda ever got enough credit for dragging Paul out of the gutter and getting him back on his feet.
When The Beatles broke up, Paul was depressed. For the past decade, his life had revolved around the band, and suddenly he found himself with nothing to do. He didn’t feel like writing music on his own, and he credits Linda for helping him get out of that dark spot. He said recently in an interview with Apple Music that he doesn’t want to imagine what would have happened if he hadn’t had her by his side to help him get over it. He got back to writing, made two amazing records, and then formed the band Wings with her. The song Maybe I’m Amazed on his debut album McCartney is dedicated to her, and it’s about how much he loves her and how grateful he is to her.
https://www.thethings.com/paul-linda-mccartney-facts-you-didnt-know-about-their-relationship/
I love this documentary because it tells the story of Linda from the perspective of her daughter, documentarian Mary McCartney and her husband, legendary musician Sir Paul and the conversation between them is priceless!
The 3 Ms That Help Me Cope with Seasonal Depression via @TinyBuddha
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
One of the best commercial series ever made; every performance of every artist of every piece of music every recorded
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!”
Best movie kiss ever?
John Wayne and Maureen O’Hara in The Quiet Man
What You Need in Your Marriage Isn’t the Problem
It’s how you try to get those needs met that causes problems. Source: What You Need in Your Marriage Isn’t the Problem
5 Things to Know About Setting Boundaries
Here are some things to consider as you initiate and reinforce boundaries. Source: 5 Things to Know About Setting Boundaries
The Agony of Anxious Attachment and How to Attract Better Relationships via @TinyBuddha
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
Research Shows What Questions to Ask to Get Honest Answers
A recent review of research on deception. Source: Research Shows What Questions to Ask to Get Honest Answers
What to know about new research on screen time and kids’ mental health
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
The Woman Who Made Online Dating Into a ‘Science’
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.)
How Have You Grown This Year?
Are you giving yourself credit for how you’ve grown and changed? Source: How Have You Grown This Year?
Celebrating Men: Examining Helping Behavior
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…
How to Reclaim Your Brain From Big Tech via @MindfulOnline
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
The Value of Effortless Action
Are you tired? Stop “swimming” against life. Source: The Value of Effortless Action
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