The pleasure of being miserable
Pleasure and misery are opposites — how, then, can there be any pleasure in being miserable? Because the mind is a peculiar…
How to feel grateful when life gets tough?
Here are two thought-exercises: Dwell on the wonders of life: Though life can be demanding, even devastating, it also …
Why gratitude is especially difficult in today’s world
Even when we have enough of the things we need, we don’t always feel grateful for them. Why is that? Because we don’t see the…
Happiness is found not in collecting and consuming, but in connecting and contributing
Today’s corporate-controlled consumerist culture makes us believe that our success and happiness are defined by how …
Happiness is savored best when seen through the corner of the eye, not when stared at straight
Suppose an image looks attractive when seen straight, but looks breathtaking when seen from an angle. To best relish that…
We have to risk going too far to know how far we can go
Suppose we are seeking something that requires effort and involves risk. When we start stretching ourselves, others may…