My Experiments in the Practice of Everyday Life

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Video: What Did You Do For Fun When You Were 10 Years Old?

2011 Happiness Challenge: For those of you following the 2011 Happiness Project Challenge, to make 2011 a happier year — and even if you haven’t officially signed up for the challenge — welcome! Last month’s theme was Resolutions, and last week’s resolution was to ask yourself: Are you a “yes” resolver or a “no” resolver? Did you try that resolution? …


Did Your Parents Make You Take Piano Lessons? If So, Have They Made You Happier?

I’ve been thinking a lot about my urge to sign up my children for lessons — piano lessons, Tae Kwon Do, etc. I feel extremely lucky that I can choose to provide lessons for my daughters — that I can afford to do it. Absolutely! But is it a good idea? I’d like to hear adults’ reflections on their own …