The quote “dwell in possibility” by Emily Dickinson means that if we believe in our capabilities and try to do the best we can with what we have, then our lives will be a little more prosperous than they already are. Emily Dickinson lived from 1830-1886 in Amherst, Massachusetts. She started writing poems when she…
How wonderful it is that nobody need wait..
“How wonderful it is that nobody need wait a single moment before starting to improve the world”. Anne Frank, a Jewish girl that lived during World War II, wrote about her life in hiding from the Nazis,and she wrote the words, above. She also observed the day-to-day ways in which people helped each other. Here…
“The Journey Within”
The only journey is the one within. Rainer Maria Rilke is one of the most important poets and writers of the twentieth century. He wrote in both German and French, but his famous work “The Journey Within” was written solely in French. The phrase refers to an inner journey that each person must take for…
Good Morning!
It’s another Monday! Let the happiness, love and serenity begin! If you’re struggling to get motivated this morning, read this blog post about improving motivation. Don’t forget to bookmark this blog and follow on Twitter 🙂 Love to you all! I will be happy with you today!
A Little Bit Of England
Today’s photo was taken from the top of the Clent Hills. Autumn – or fall for our North American readers – is one of my favourite times of the year. I’m happy that I am fortunate to have the English landscape as my playground. As the seasons change, I watch as the plants and trees…
An introduction to stoicism
Stoicism is a philosophy that encourages people to live in accordance with reason. Stoics believe that because humans are social creatures, they should be sociable and friendly. They should also do their best to improve other people’s lives, but not needlessly worry about things outside of their control. Take a look at the following quotations…
I’ve heard of Yoga. What is it?
Yoga is an ancient science that has been practiced for over 5,000 years. It was originally designed to help people attain mental tranquility and physical relaxation through various postures called “asanas”. The practice also leads you towards enlightenment which can create happiness within oneself as well as others around them because they witness your transformation….
How can I feel better at work?
8 Ways to Be Happier at Work If work is starting to feel like a drag, it might be time for you to change your work environment or work habits. There are many ways in which you can start to find happiness at work again. In this post, we will discuss eight tips that can…
Gratitude!
A quick post to say thanks! I’d like to say thankyou for everyone that is following my blog. I didn’t know what to expect when I first created http://www.ThisHappyHuman. In all honesty, I still don’t know what is going to happen. I’m here. I’m on a journey towards happiness, peace and serenity and I’m capable…
A top ten list of hints and tips to overcome fear.
Fear is a normal human emotion that almost everyone experiences. It occurs in response to impending danger, which could be emotional or physical in nature. The fear response comes from the “fight or flight” instinct and compels you to protect yourself in some way. 1. Identify the source of your fear Try to identify the…
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