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Along with koans, paradoxes, teaching stories, and aphorisms, I get a big kick out of spotting visual symbols, hidden in familiar logos. They add a little burst of pleasure to everyday life. I was amazed when someone pointed out this symbol. How had I missed it? Once I knew it was there, it was so obvious: an arrow between the …
I’m working on my Happiness Project, and you could have one, too! Everyone’s project will look different, but it’s the rare person who can’t benefit. Join in — no need to catch up, just jump in right now. Each Friday’s post will help you think about your own happiness project. I know that one of the most effective ways to …
Happiness interview: Trish Ryan. I got to know Trish Ryan because I was such a fan of her first memoir, He Loves Me, He Loves Me Not: A Memoir of Finding Faith, Hope, and Happily Ever After. We exchanged emails, and then when I was in Boston for my book tour, I finally got to meet her in person. Her …
A few weeks ago, I wrote about teasing, and I was astonished both by the number of people who commented and by the intensity of their reactions. Clearly, teasing is a painful issue for many people. It’s a tricky subject, however, because teasing comes in so many flavors. Teasing among family members, and teasing at work. Gentle teasing and mean …
