Feeling a little “hollow in the happiness department”? One thing that research shows helps many people–in a pretty profound way–is transcendental meditation. I’m grateful that the David Lynch foundation is reaching out to our world’s most stressed populations with this salve.

First world problems read by third world people. Certainly puts life’s little irritations in perspective.

Hat tip to Jon Marc Seimon for making us aware of this video.

In a little pre-April Fool’s Day Friday Inspiration, I love this clever stunt Dove pulled on the people who manipulate our image of beauty.

Even better than the Dove stunt is the Pink Loves Consent campaign, a spoof on Victoria’s Secret, the subject of my most recent missive on the Huffington Post and Greater Good. I hope you’ll join us in finding a solution to this problem before it hurts more of our children.

I’ll leave you today with a stunning comparison. Pictures do indeed say more than words.

Embrace reality!

Another Friday Giggle! This one includes a Happiness Tip: get up and get moving! I’ll bet they might have some creative moves to add to your mix.

Routine, dancing, hugs, gratitude!  Tim Harris is all the best happiness habits wrapped into one. What a wonderful testament to what we can accomplish with the right attitude. I will definitely be eating at his restaurant the next time I’m in Albequerque!

Hat tip to Paul Kim for making us aware of this video.

 

One of the greatest examples of sportsmanship. Ever.

Hat tip to Janine Kovac for making us aware of this video.

This video totally cracked me up. I love seeing something positive about the nitty gritty of parenting!

I love Danielle LaPorte–what a poet that woman is. Here is an audio collage she created that I find inspiring despite the undeniable new-agey-ness of it. 🙂

In honor of Presidents Day, this Friday Inspiration is a moving tribute to a timeless presidential speech–easily the most recognizable inaugural address, but I’ll bet it’s never read so fluidly. Regardless of your political leanings, it is an amazing reminder of what we are all capable of as a nation.

Danny & Annie from StoryCorps on Vimeo.

To all the hopeless romantics, an encore posting of my favorite love story. Ever. A must watch.

I’d like to dedicate this week’s Friday inspiration to Mark, co-author of my own later-in-life love story. Happy Valentines Day!