 “Today I’d like to surface an unpopular virtue. One that’s fallen out of favor in a time of selfies and relentless status updates…” In this recent keynote that took his audience by storm, the founder of ServiceSpace makes a compelling case for — humility. Rich with insight and studded with stories of unassuming heroes ranging from Nelson Mandela to unknown janitors, pilgrim monks and revolutionary CEOs, this talk masterfully illustrates the paradoxical power of an underrated virtue. Read More >>
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 There are certain images which instantly bring a smile to all who see them. They are uplifting, heart-filling reminders of goodness, of love, of hope. Like this series of images that shows everything from a young blind woman experiencing ‘horse’ for the first time, to the everlasting bonds of sisterhood. Take a moment to enjoy these 19 special photographs here. Read More >>
36,657 reads, 4,928 shares
 “Everyone wants to be happy, and increasingly, countries around the world are looking at happiness as an indicator of national well-being and considering happiness in policy making. As this year’s World Happiness Report states, “Happiness is increasingly considered a proper measure of social progress and a goal of public policy.” But what makes people happy, and which countries have the highest levels of happiness?” Read this summary to find out which countries are amongst the world’s happiest, and what factors make them so. Read More >>
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 There are some who will exude happiness well into their nineties. And, others who willl fall into the predicament of feeling life has lost its purpose. But, what makes the difference? And, more importantly — how do we maintain our inner sense of relevance through every circumstance? The answer could be much simpler than you might realize. Read on to discover simple practices to infuse a little more joy into your day. Read More >>
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 “Over the past two decades, much of the research on happiness can be boiled down to one main prescription: give thanks. Across hundreds of studies, practicing gratitude has been found to increase positive emotions, reduce the risk of depression, heighten relationship satisfaction, and increase resilience in the face of stressful life events, among other benefits. The problem is, gratitude doesn’t always come naturally.” In this article, Juliana Breines shares four key research-based principles and strategies for turning gratitude into a lasting habit. Read More >>
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 What started as a small gesture nearly 11 years ago for guilt-ridden Mom, Stephanie Gould, has quickly become a viral sensation. “I don’t necessarily think any of the advice was groundbreaking” shared daughter, Skylar. “I think just because it was coming from someone so close to you, you believe it more.” She is referring to the hand-penned notes her mother tucked lovingly into her school lunchbox each day. Now, these lunchbox letters are taking the internet by storm. Read More >>
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 Why is it so difficult to forgive ourselves? One small, innocuous ‘mistake’ and our minds are instantly spinning. At times, it seems an endless battle between our inner critic and our inner protector — with cynicism and regret often winning. But, what if we could turn it all around? In this article, author Rick Hanson explores practical techniques for ‘hushing’ our inner critic. Read More >>
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Editor’s note: Dear Friends, Following last week’s theme of "being present", this week’s theme is "on noticing." Some of the stories that came in were from people who noticed a need that could have easily been missed. Not only did they notice it, but they moved to action and followed their instincts to help. This way of being, I believe is the start to a more conscious living – Guri
