Tag: happy

  • Philosophy From a Legendary Sex Icon | Marilyn Monroe

    Marilyn Monroe is one of the most celebrated and enduring icons of all time. Norma Jeane Mortensen Baker was born on June 1, 1926, in Los Angeles, California. Ms. Monroe was an American actress, model, and singer, who became a major sex symbol, starring in a number of commercially successful motion pictures during the 1950s…

  • Matthieu Ricard | French Buddhist Monk

    He has been called the happiest man in the world! Born 15 February 1946 is a French Buddhist monk who resides at Shechen Tennyi Dargyeling Monastery in Nepal. Born in Aix-les-Bains, Savoie, France, he is the son of the late Jean-François Revel (born Jean-François Ricard), a renowned French philosopher, and grew up among the personalities…

  • “Letting Go”: For The Intellectual

    The concept of “letting go” is a common theme among sentiments and advice when sincere life struggle with one’s purpose and future are causing them torment. Establishing and understanding the meaning behind this potentially, extremely valuable and timeless piece of wisdom, is powerful enough to change lives. Unfortunately, these words are irresponsibly tossed around. They…

  • The Little Things

    I thought I’d write today not because I am thinking something profound but because I am feeling something profound. I’d like to share that energy. Sunshine. Happy people with cheerful demeanor at 8 am on a weekday morning. The smell of fresh bakery products from Whole Foods. Patio tables out in New England. Ray Lamontagne…

  • 10 Sure Ways To Achieve Unhappiness

    Unfortunately and sadly, unhappiness seems far more widespread, accessible and achievable than it’s positive counterpart, happiness. We are told that happiness is a choice; that we have the power to simply make the choice to be happy and live a happy life. Why does this seem so difficult for most? Do you know how to…

  • Motivation For Change

    When we are unhappy with life, love or ourselves, it is difficult to see happiness within reach. Fear not, through the seemingly hopeless, clouded haze, there are sunny skies. The temptation may be to hide and run away on our cloudy days, retreating in fear and self-punishment. These are highly negative activities and are likely…