Book Review: The Geography of Bliss
The Geography of Bliss: One Grump’s Search for the Happiest Places in the World by Eric Weiner My rating: 4 of 5 stars I love Weiner’s writing style. Not only … Continue reading Book Review: The Geography of Bliss
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Week 7 Review: Turning a Corner?
Sleep, those little slices of death; Oh how I loathe them. -Edgar Allen Poe (maybe) I have gone to bed at 10:30 four (4!!) nights in a row! Two mornings … Continue reading Week 7 Review: Turning a Corner?
Gratitude and the Modern Homemaker
In Ariel Gore’s Bluebird: Women and the New Psychology of Happiness is a chapter entitled, “if you’re hokey and you know it, clap your hands,” in which Gore explores the … Continue reading Gratitude and the Modern Homemaker
August: Thoughts About “Mindfulness Month”
I am so glad that I started this project with mindfulness. Making a practice of bringing awareness to the moments that make up my day is a great foundation for … Continue reading August: Thoughts About “Mindfulness Month”
Week 3 Review: Minor Epiphany
I was meandering through this week feeling like nothing much was changing for me. I’ve been breathing and reflecting about emotions and being aware of judgements, and I’ve been reading … Continue reading Week 3 Review: Minor Epiphany
Small Actions, Big Results
My friend, Lea, shared Sarah Wilson’s blog with me. I don’t read it all the time, but I do check it every now and then, and I happened to check … Continue reading Small Actions, Big Results
A Reading Resolution
I’ve been thinking a lot about the activities I find enjoyable as well as those that leave me feeling happy but aren’t necessarily enjoyable in the moment. Playing Bejeweled Blitz … Continue reading A Reading Resolution
Imperfect Happiness 