Tag Archives: "virtue"

“Loving-kindness is the better part of goodness.  It lends grace to the sterner qualities of which this consists and makes it a little less difficult to practice those minor virtues of self-control and self-restraint, patience, discipline, and tolerance, which are the passive and not very exhilarating elements of goodness.  Goodness is the only value that seems in this world of … →

The relationship between virtue and happiness is one of the most complicated issues within the larger subject of happiness. I often think about what Oscar Wilde wrote: “When we are happy we are always good, but when we are good we are not always happy.” Do you think it’s generally true that “When we are happy we are always good”? … →

“Happiness and moral duty are inseparably connected.” – George Washington * It was great fun to see myself used as an example in a thought-provoking article by Dan Pink: Ever felt like your job isn’t what you’re born to do? You’re not alone. With my friend Marci Alboher, too! * Want a free, personalized bookplate for your copy of The … →

“A lifetime can well be spent correcting and improving one’s own faults without bothering about others.” – Edward Weston, Daybooks, February 4, 1928 I love Weston’s photography, and I love reading his written work. If you want to learn more about Weston, a fascinating, gorgeous book is Edward Weston: The Flame of Recognition (Aperture Monograph). * A thoughtful reader sent … →

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 … →