A skillful, artful protest.

All this technology we have, it’s just an illusion,
of community, companionship, a sense of inclusion
yet when you step away from this device of delusion,
you awaken to see, a world of confusion.

Ah…how moving I find these little acts of kindness…

hat tip: Shawn Achor

Take control of the life that you want to lead. #womeninspire

I love the unexpectedness of this video — the juxtaposition of a monk shredding the streets — using his natural talents in his chosen vocation. The backstory is fascinating:

Friar Gabriel skated for 7 years as a teenager, but felt his vocation was religious life. He was prepared to abandon his passion for skateboarding to live a life of Poverty, Chastity, and Obedience as Friars of the Immaculate. Six years after becoming Friars and having not skated, he was given obedience to obtain a skateboard and go to the skatepark once a week – to “preach the gospel at all times, when necessary, use words” as Saint Francis stated. Friar Gabriel explains that God has so many ways of using peoples talents to give Him glory. Skateboarding allows the Friars to help others see the compatibility of exercising the body as well as the soul.

One of the greatest things a baby can teach us is how to give affection without expecting anything in return.

Ashes and Snow by Gregory Colbert from Gregory Colbert on Vimeo.

Need help cultivating wordlessness? This incredible film is a meditation of sorts, and it certainly leaves me speechless. 

Despite the soul-crushing moment in the middle, I love this narrative about seeing your own beauty when you are in your groove — in that place where you’re doing what you do best.

“I imagine a world where we smile when we have low batteries because that will mean we are one bar closer to humanity.”

Check out this week’s Happiness Tip to learn a little more about why putting down our phones/cameras can help us make happier memories.

In case you are in need of inspiration for this week’s Happiness Tip, here is a different take on gratitude.