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The Magic of Compassion

Photo by S. Affandi If we could read the secret history of our enemies, we would find in each person’s life sorrow and suffering enough to disarm all hostility – Henry Wadsworth Longfellow Compassion for our fellow human being is a cornerstone of many the world’s spiritual traditions. It is one of the great transformative [...]

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Counting your Blessings: 5 Ways to Increase Happiness

Photo by artct45 We can only be said to be alive in those moments when our hearts are conscious of our treasures – Thornton Wilder   Gratitude makes us happier. That’s what many spiritual traditions maintain. Now scientific research backs such claims. And that’s what we can easily observe in our own life and that [...]

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The Secrets of Wellbeing Series – Part 4: Does More Choice Make us Happier?

Photo by Lou Murphy Does more choice make us happier? This is the question that drives Barry Schwartz, professor of psychology at Swarthmore College.   For example, yesterday I went to the supermarket to get some olive oil. There wasn’t just one brand. There were many different options: cold pressed, virgin, light, from Italy, from [...]

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Secrets of Wellbeing Series — Part 3: Future happiness? Why we get it so wrong.

Photo by Venkane Let’s imagine that you find an ancient lamp, give it a rub – and out pops a genie. “You can wish for three things which will make you happy,” he booms. What would you wish for? I’m sure that if I met a genie, I’d make some great choices! You too? Well, [...]

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What are Your Signature Strengths?

Photo by ChristySherrer By Mary Jaksch Do you find life exhausting and frustrating? Or is it easy and exhilarating? The difference between the two experiences may hinge on something simple: whether or not your life is aligned to your signature strengths. Signature strengths are the things we like doing and are good at. For example, [...]

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Secrets of Wellbeing Series — Part 1: Authentic Happiness

By Mary Jaksch This is the first of a seven-part series on the Secrets of Wellbeing. The reason I’m launching into this series is because I’m excited about what is happening in the field of psychology and how new research supports ancient teachings. A new direction called Positive Psychology has started to take centre stage. [...]

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What Would You do With Your Life if You Could do Anything?

Photo by Rosino Life is short. In fact, it seems to rush by faster and faster. Many people give up on developing new dreams. And yet life is full of possibilities at every moment. I think it’s important to pack life with living to make it really juicy! My goal is to be able to [...]

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