My Experiments in the Practice of Everyday Life

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“The True Effect of Genuine Politeness Seems To Be Rather Ease than Pleasure.”

“The true effect of genuine politeness seems to be rather ease than pleasure. The power of delighting must be conferred by nature, and cannot be delivered by precept, or obtained by imitation; but though it be the privilege of a very small number to ravish and to charm, every man may hope by rules and caution not to give pain…” …


Be Nice. It Matters.

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. Several times a week, I walk past the Sunshine Flowers …


10 Tips for Living a Better Life, One Day at a Time–from Pope John XXIII.

Every Wednesday is Tip Day. This Wednesday: 10 tips for living a better life, one day at a time — from Pope John XXIII. One of the most important strategies of my Happiness Project has been keeping my Resolutions Chart. It provides accountability, it prompts me to review all my resolutions once a day, it gives me the gold stars …