Tag: Joy

— Quick Thoughts —

Quick Thoughts: Mother As Your Family Needs It, Not As You Are Told You Need It

November 30, 2020
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There are certain images that come to mind when one hears the word “mother” and “motherhood”.  These images have been placed in our minds mostly through North American media consumption.  We have to keep in mind that those behind the creation of most media still remain, for the largest part, male and white.  So those… Read More Quick Thoughts: Mother As Your Family Needs It, Not As You Are Told You Need It

— Happiness —

Making the Most of Some Really Unlucky Times: The Story of an Amazing Family

August 15, 2017

Back in 2008, I twisted my ankle really badly—so badly, in fact, that I had to use a crutch for at least 3 months, and surgery was an option being considered.  While re-reading this post on how something as simple as walking had become mentally exhausting yet surprisingly relaxing, I was struck by how so… Read More Making the Most of Some Really Unlucky Times: The Story of an Amazing Family

— Happiness, Virtues —

Money and Happiness: The Confounding Factor, Part II

July 25, 2017

Extreme ways of thinking often cause us to dig ourselves into a very deep hole.  I’ve done that myself quite a number of times, ending up in some very uncomfortable places.  I do hope that my hole-digging days are over, but then again, just like you, I’m an imperfect human being—so hopefully there are going… Read More Money and Happiness: The Confounding Factor, Part II

— Family, Marriage, Parenting, Personal Development —

Parenting and Marital Happiness: Not Mutually Exclusive

January 13, 2017
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I am a bit of a nerd, just in case you haven’t noticed yet.  I love reading studies and reflecting on the implications of the results found.  However, I also can be quite harsh when it comes to studies that demonstrate a combination of laxity in their data analysis and over-confidence in their interpretation. I… Read More Parenting and Marital Happiness: Not Mutually Exclusive

— Beauty —

The Beauty Issue: From Symptoms to Root Cause

March 29, 2016

As discussed last week, France is considering banning super skinny models from its runways in light of the link between high fashion, body image, and eating disorders. While this conversation is an advance in itself, the proposed solution will cause another problem: the marginalization of super skinny women. Oh, what a tangled web we weave.… Read More The Beauty Issue: From Symptoms to Root Cause

— Personal Development —

Pinning Beauty: Using Pinterest as a Tool to Leading a Happy Life

October 13, 2015
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I had the opportunity a couple of years ago of chatting with an older man who, despite going through some immense suffering in his life—and I mean the real deal suffering, like massive health issues, becoming an orphan, going through war, losing all his material wealth, losing a child—was the most cheerful and optimistic person… Read More Pinning Beauty: Using Pinterest as a Tool to Leading a Happy Life

— Personal Development —

Spring Forth with New Year’s Resolutions, Part II: Inspirational Journals

March 31, 2015

Journaling has been such an important part of my quest to achieve New Year’s resolutions. Because I spend so much time jotting down thoughts, reflections, quotes, learnings, and insights, I choose both pens and journals very carefully. While I have a propensity for Moleskine journals, other journals also make their way into my hands. These… Read More Spring Forth with New Year’s Resolutions, Part II: Inspirational Journals