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Finding Flow this weekend.
Anyone who watches sports is familiar with the concept of being “in the zone.” Whether it is Kobe Bryant flying around and through defenders with seeming ease, Tom Brady knifing perfect spirals into tiny openings in the defense, Serena Williams … Continue reading
Posted in Happiness, Quality of Life
Tagged athletes, dancers, in the zone, musicians, optimum performance
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Creating a better economic future: The Economics of Happiness
Economic localization is the key to sustaining biological and cultural diversity – to sustaining life itself. The sooner we shift towards the local, the sooner we will begin healing our planet, our communities, and ourselves.” – Helena Norberg-Hodge, director and … Continue reading
Posted in Happiness, Press Coverage, Quality of Life
Tagged Annie Leonard, Berkeley, business, education, energy, food, The Economics of Happiness
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What Kind of Paradise are you looking for?
“What kind of paradise am I looking for? I’ve got everything I want and I still want more.—” Ani DiFranco (2001) Let me ask you a question: have you ever gone to a store or the mall and found yourself … Continue reading
How grateful are you?
With Valentine’s Day just a few days away, it’s apparent that love is most certainly in the air. Yet as I pondered this, I began to think of what love really is. It’s not just some pitter-patter of the heart … Continue reading
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