When people are asked what’s important in their lives, they often mention humor. Humor and laughter bring the pleasure of acceptance, in-group feeling, and bonding, and lots of positive health benefits. In romantic relationships, one of the first things that people say they look for in a mate is a sense of humor, or the … Continue reading Laughter is the Best Medicine
Category: Be Happy
Posts about happiness and social psychology
The Art of Wearing Hats
If you look down at what you are wearing, I guess you see a top and a bottom, if yes, you could be missing an important detail. To step things up and make a statement with your attitude and your style, you’ll want to add another element – a hat! But, what kind of people … Continue reading The Art of Wearing Hats
The Art of Living from A Dog’s Perspective
I was asked by Sue Vincent to write an article for her blog, you can visit her blog here: Sue's Blog. So, I decided to write an article about the Art of Living from a Dog's Perspective. Intriguing subject right? Read on. Dogs come in all shapes, colors and sizes. There are the posh types, … Continue reading The Art of Living from A Dog’s Perspective
Advice from Goddess Athena – How to Find Your Passion
Goddess Athena is back with advice on how to find your passion! If you’ve read my previous articles, you’d know that Goddess Athena and I have a special relationship. We talk to each other. During those conversations, I ask her advice about matters that trouble my fellow mortals. For those of you who haven’t … Continue reading Advice from Goddess Athena – How to Find Your Passion
Don’t Worry Be Happy – The Benefits of Music
'Don’t Worry Be Happy’ is a popular song by Bobby McFerrin; its lyrics go like this: “Here is a little song I wrote.You might want to sing it note for note.Don’t worry, be happy.In every life we have some trouble.But when you worry you make it double.Don’t worry, be happy.‘Cause when you worry your face will … Continue reading Don’t Worry Be Happy – The Benefits of Music
Being in a State of Flow. The Key to Happiness?
A ‘best moment’ describes an optimal state of consciousness where we feel and perform at our best. If you have experienced such moments, you will be in a 'state of flow’ otherwise known as ‘being in the zone.’ Studies show that we are more creative, productive and happy when we are in a state of … Continue reading Being in a State of Flow. The Key to Happiness?
Activate Your Own Fountain of Youth
The Fountain of Youth Legend For centuries the Quest for eternal youth, immortality, or 'just' a prolonged life has been a topic of various myths, legends, and quests. The Fountain of Youth is a spring that supposedly restores the youth of anyone who drinks or bathes in its waters. Alexander the Great searched for the … Continue reading Activate Your Own Fountain of Youth
The Art of Being Pleasant – Sadhguru Quotes
Jagii Vasudev (born 3 September 1957) more commonly known as Sadhguru is an Indian yogi, mystic and author. His biographer, Arundathi Subramaniam, described him in her book "Sadhguru - More than a life" as someone who is multi-dimensional, someone who is flamboyant, exuberant, remarkably compassionate, warm, friendly, funny, but who can also be remote, enigmatic, … Continue reading The Art of Being Pleasant – Sadhguru Quotes
Life Is a Balancing Act
Life is a balancing act and your Quest should be to embrace the ups & downs, the good & the bad, the joy & the challenges. Whatever you do you need balance. Life is a balancing act. The Golden Mean In chapter 14 of my book "This Is Your Quest" I describe with the help … Continue reading Life Is a Balancing Act
Small Things Count – The Key to Happiness?
This picture was taken in the Gardens of Suzhou in China walking on the smallest bridge ever built. A key message that transpires throughout my book is that small things count, and those small things are the key to happiness. It is very inspiring to hear stories of heroine such as Yu Gwan Sun or … Continue reading Small Things Count – The Key to Happiness?