You Have to Make Your Own Fun Around Here
A circle of friends, a stable mind and better creative skills are all very useful for a happy life! But happiness consists in taking pleasure from time spent with those friends; from relishing the absence of anxiety that comes with a calmer mind; or from putting those creative skills to use – from cashing in the resources, you might almost say, rat... See more
The Imperfectionist: The power of 15 minutes (and other ideas)
How often do you laugh? When was the last time you felt a true, unfettered moment of joy? What emotions do you feel when you walk into your home at the end of the day? How about when you enter each room? How highly does your significant other or family value joy? Who are the most joyful people in your life? How often do you see them? How often do y
... See moreIngrid Fetell Lee • Joyful: The surprising power of ordinary things to create extraordinary happiness
When you’re an artist, all the material is in the dance of life, in taking the time to go camping with your friend or watch tons of movies. It’s in getting back to your play self and being excited to pick up a crayon. Where did you get this idea that you should be constantly producing? Are you alive? Are you getting out of bed? Well, good. You did ... See more
On the fantasy and reality of being an artist
Instead I’m asking you to ask yourself: where do you feel most comfortable and confident? Where do you laugh the loudest? Where do you let your guard down? Where do you feel the urge to take an Instagram photo because you want the world to see what you see and feel how you feel? Where do you get your biggest ideas? Where do you feel free to stretch
... See moreLisa Messenger • Life & Love: Creating the Dream
if the only thing you ever did was fill your life with the people, things, and activities that bring you genuine joy, you’d find your own North Star almost immediately.