This Poster Changed My Life. ~ Nicole Duncan. Before I even knew what was wrong, I knew how to fix it.
I had to make a change, a big change. As far as I could tell I had everything, and nothing to complain about. Reliable employment, a coveted corner office, a loving boyfriend and supportive family, my good health. I was living in the most beautiful town in the US, and I was (somewhat) financially secure…the list goes on. Fellow Americans, these days, are wondering where they’ll get their next meal…and I’m pondering personal happiness.
My life was empty, somehow. My internal compass pointed toward change. While I was in the thick of making change (otherwise known as disrupting and destroying my life), shoulder-deep in judgment from the people in my world, and bailing buckets of tears trying to stay afloat, this credo brought reassurance. I couldn’t help but smile at its simplicity. Therein lies the power. “If you don’t like something, change it.” It’s plain and simple, yet so difficult in practice. Update: Now, with Video: Change Your Entire Life With This Simple Technique From Thich Nhat Hanh. It’s... Get elephant's newsletter To be beautiful means to be yourself.
You don’t need to be accepted by others. You need to accept yourself. ~ Thich Nhat Hanh I was visiting a friend in New York City this past weekend as we discussed various elements of all things spiritual. Discussion of teachers, techniques, paths and so forth culminated into some personal and candid sharing with one another. As I went to sleep in my friends cozy guest bed, I reflected on those dark times and how truly transformative the following technique taught by Thich Nhat Hanh has been in turning my life around. Personal Development. Positive Psychology. 7 Things Remarkably Happy People Do Often. Emmalporter : Love this! Don't let someone... 30 Things To Start Doing For Yourself. #4 Is Absolutely Vital. Share on Facebook Marc and Angel are the authors of 1000 Little Things Happy Successful People Do Differently.
Here’s their amazing list of 30 things to start doing for yourself. If you enjoy this, be sure to visit their website for more inspirational advice and tips for life. #1. Start spending time with the right people. – These are the people you enjoy, who love and appreciate you, and who encourage you to improve in healthy and exciting ways. Chinese Proverb. What would you attempt to do if you knew you could. The Sandless Sandbag. Emily Stoneking began knitting as a way to quit smoking.
Replacing one addiction with another, she flooded her family members with hats and scarves. When they couldn’t take it anymore, she began knitting stuffed animals and selling them on Etsy, an e-commerce site for vintage and handmade items. One day in 2006, while she and her husband were talking about the mutant frogs that scientists were studying in a lake near their home in Burlington, Vermont, he joked that she should knit a dissected frog. Fascinated by biology, Stoneking took the joke seriously. She knitted the frog — exposed guts and all — and debuted it on her Etsy store. I love the idea of making something that is so icky out of something so cuddly and cozy. When I'm Prime Minister: Slow Hand-Clap Awards 2013. Borrowing the phrase from Caitlin Moran's tweet, it's safe to say that the 'Slow Hand-Clap Award (she said of 'yesterday' I reckon it's a big enough boob to be the award of the whole of 2013)' goes to the 1000 idiots- and yes it's a strong and accusing word but I 100% stand by it- who complained about the BBC's "excessive" coverage of Mandela's death which consequently cut short the airing of a repeat of Mrs Browns Boys by 12 minutes.
In my latest post over on Style Freak, I discussed a wonderful photographer who captures and affirms my faith in humanity, these people on the other hand are possibly enough to obliterate it. I don't really know where to start with this actually. I'm a bit gobsmacked (takes a lot). Nelson Mandela was one of the greatest freedom fighters of the 20th and 21st century and was denied this very right- freedom- for 27 years of his life whilst he was imprisoned for committing the crime of having black skin and speaking out for equality. What the fuck is going on?! 13 Things to Avoid When Changing Habits. “Habit is habit, and not to be flung out of the window by any man, but coaxed downstairs a step at a time.” - Mark Twain Post written by Leo Babauta.
Follow me on Twitter. I’ve learned a lot about changing habits in the last 2 1/2 years, from quitting smoking to taking up running and GTD and vegetarianism and waking early and all that. I could go on, of course, but you get the picture. I’ve not only learned a lot about what you should do when changing habits, but through my failures, I’ve learned about what not to do.