A flash in my mind. One of the key to my happiness is compassion. I have always been very hard on myself. I always thought I might have some qualities but they were always overshadowed by my ugliness. Whether it was physical or mental, at times, it was unbearable to... Lire la suite →
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...I went for a stroll in the gardens of Versailles Castle. Gold and marbles are a testimony of past fastuous living. Louis XIV, the Sun King extended drastically the castle under his reign and transformed it in a jewel for festivities. It was then that classical french arts flourished. Now... Lire la suite →
Juin
25
I live a happy life. To my biggest surprise nothing can through me off for a long time. Deceptions, feeling of rejection, anger, sadness, loneliness, nothing seems to stick anymore. I remember being in New York. I was alone in the penthouse apartment floaded with sunlight. I was crying. I... Lire la suite →
Juin
18
[dailymotion]http://www.dailymotion.com/video/x2b3xk_bobby-mcferrin-dont-worry-be-happy_music[/dailymotion] I have a slow pace when it comes to writing on the blog but now it's worse than ever. My commitment is one post every week and I am below that! I start to worry but Bobby McFerrin comes to my rescue teaching us one of the key to... Lire la suite →
Juin
04
[youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jqxENMKaeCU[/youtube] Follow the link if you can't access the video : HOME Today I went to the library to buy a book and I came back with five! I went by the personal development section and discovered loads of books about happiness. It surprised me because I never realized there... Lire la suite →
Mai
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<Little souvenir from my stay in Brittany where I enjoyed my peace of mind > Our body is a machine, a fined tuned machine, an unbelievable partner. I don’t know how you see your body but its mechanics are amazing. I ask “pull tongue to little boy” (bad bad girl),... Lire la suite →
Mai
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Happiness is a process and it's fun (not dull?). Dr Vaillant used a longitudinal method of research to conduct a great study. He followed 268 students from Harvard to understand how to live well. I am so grateful for all the people who worked on that study for more than... Lire la suite →
Mai
07
[blip.tv ?posts_id=2070380&dest=-1] Can we be mistaken on the appearance of happiness? First, what is the definition of Happiness? In an online dictionary, that’s what you find: “hap·py 1. Characterized by good luck; fortunate. 2. Enjoying, showing, or marked by pleasure, satisfaction, or joy. 3. Being especially well-adapted; felicitous: a happy... Lire la suite →
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I am not a specialist in this subject but “the how of happiness“ by Sonja Lyubomirsky was a good overview of what is positive psychology to me. It was the book that hooked me on the subject. Sonja develops 12 strategies to a happier life: Practicing Gratitude, Cultivating a More... Lire la suite →
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At first, I wanted it to be very objective and thourough. I want to explore happiness through science, psychology, philosophy... and report to you. But I realise that it is very difficult for me to have distance. I can't help but use personal emotions or experiences to write. So let... Lire la suite →