Finding Light in the Darkness of Grief
I held her hand as we walked into the facility, gave her a copy of my favorite poem about a mother’s bond with her daughter, and hugged her tightly goodbye.
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The Fish and The Leaf
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.
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Perfectly Imperfect: How Yoga Taught me to Accept and Embrace the Beautiful Mess
Underneath it all, I was drowning. I was unable to relax, to recharge, to rejuvenate.
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It's the Little Things in Life: Happiness Practices Around the World
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.
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Why We Need to Let Go of the Stories We Create About Ourselves
Now that we live in the era of unlimited connectedness, we seem to have lost the single thread of our own stories that makes us so wonderfully human – our humility.
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Attitude is Everything
There is a happiness conspiracy afoot and I’m starting to get concerned. Messages of happiness have been pummelling me from all directions. It’s barely noon and I’ve already seen happy-faced emojis sprinkled throughout my incoming text messages
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5 Reasons Why Keeping Your Home Organized is a Form of Self-Care
Most of the time we don't equate an organized home with strong mental health. We do not see how cleanliness can affect your participation in daily activities. However, being organized has got some very important benefits and you need to know about them.
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How Nature Rewires the Brain for Happiness
Most of us already have a subjective idea of the joyful feelings of being away from a crowded city, but you might not be aware of just how essential interacting with nature is for positive mental health.
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5 Things You Must Give Up to Move Forward
Never forget that YOU are the only person able to change your life, and this list of things to give up will definitely help to reboot a whole new you.
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It's The Small Things
One of my very favourite cartoons is this one from Michael Leunig. It's been on my page a number of times - and to me encapsulates sometimes how life is - and how - when things are very tough - it is the small things that get you through.
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