Joyful: The surprising power of ordinary things to create extraordinary happiness
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Joyful: The surprising power of ordinary things to create extraordinary happiness
In filling the well, think magic. Think delight. Think fun. Do not think duty. Do not do what you should do—spiritual sit-ups like reading a dull but recommended critical text. Do what intrigues you, explore what interests you; think mystery, not mastery.
Julia Cameron • The Artist's Way: 30th Anniversary Edition
A mystery can be simpler even than that: if I light this stick of incense, what will I feel? Scent is an often-overlooked pathway to powerful associations and healing. The scent of Christmas at any time of year—or the scent of fresh bread or homemade soup—can nourish the hungry artist within. Some sounds lull us. Others stimulate us. Ten minutes of
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A sohwakhaeng attitude towards life would be: “Life is all about feeling good. Experiencing joy, beauty, pleasure—that’s the point. I always make sure to incorporate sohwakhaeng moments into each day.”
Alexandra Franzen • The Checklist Book: Set Realistic Goals, Celebrate Tiny Wins, Reduce Stress and Overwhelm, and Feel Calmer Every Day
In filling the well, think magic. Think delight. Think fun. Do not think duty. Do not do what you should do—spiritual sit-ups like reading a dull but recommended critical text. Do what intrigues you, explore what interests you; think mystery, not mastery. A mystery draws us in, leads us on, lures us. (A duty may numb us out, turn us off, tune us ou
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