Project Happiness Articles — ThoughtfulThursday

It’s an invaluable skill to enable us taking a break ever so often, a breather in these busy and often overwhelming times helping us to make necessary adjustments and decisions for our lives.

But despite finding ourselves in an environment of ever-increasing apathy and self-centeredness, there are actually a multitude of ways to generate a positive impact through practicing altruism, showing compassion, and most importantly, by taking real action.

Am I the only one who sometimes feels like my mind is racing at 120 km p/h?! It’s a mad-house in there most of the time. It is very difficult for us to think clearly, let alone think about a topic as complex as “career direction” when we are completely absorbed in our inner dialogue, self-criticism and general chatter.

Have you ever spent a night, tossing and turning in your bed, wondering if you could ever become as beautiful as the models you see on TV and magazines? Have you ever been the subject of criticism from your peers about body image? If so, you’re not alone.

She has room on her plate for her husband and their twin children, her job, and her relatives. Anything more would fall off her plate. 

By shedding loving light on ourselves we find a new appreciation and reverence. We look at ourselves and others with more humanity, grace and compassion. 

Sleep later! Right now you need to be awake to see this! In our day to day lives, so many people don't really see. They may go outside, but they don't see the beauty of the sky, the trees, the water, the stars. 

Centuries back, in the height of the Japanese autumn, in one of Kyoto’s majestic gardens, a tea master asked his disciple to prepare for tea ceremony.

We often hear about nature’s sense of balance and the tendency of systems to achieve equilibrium, but we still seem surprised to see it in action. 

All over the world, people have found their own ways to brighten up a difficult day without the need to spend money. Our new series of illustrations takes a look at a few that you might like to try for yourself.