A fundamental ingredient of happiness, and even one that can stand on its own, would be progress, whether real or supposed, i.e. the impression that we are improving in one of the dimensions of our existence. The fact of feeling an improvement gives us confidence and makes us look positively at the future. Without progress, it is difficult to remain…
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A digest of Michael Greger and Gene Stone’s book, “How no to die? Food tips and tricks for all those who want to live healthier Certain foods have preventive and curative functions with respect to diseases. Poor nutrition is the main cause of premature death Meat, dairy products, eggs and processed foods (from the food industry) are bad for your…
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The spirit (the intellect), the heart and the will (the guts) Well-being is the result of a sublime balance that we cultivate either by healthy habits or by a favorable environment to develop it. Our human nature forces us to explore the various dimensions of our being. Disorder appears when we neglect one or more dimensions of what makes us…
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Choose your environment, choose who you are We are the environment in which we evolve. Have you seen a clown fish or 2000 meters deep? There is no such thing. A clown fish, in order to give its best, must live in warm waters filled with corals and sea anemones. Its beauty is made possible by its environment. Choosing your…
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The best way to avoid being eaten by the dragon is not to go where he is. Chinese proverb You may have superpowers, but there are people who can act on you like kryptonite. Seeing beyond appearances Toxic people are everywhere, in our family, at work, in our circle of friends and eventually we are all a little toxic for…
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Happiness or learning to be happy according to the Buddhist way. We live in a world that seems to be much more comfortable than it has ever been. However, despite this observation, we discover that there are still as many unhappy people and even more than before. How can we elucidate this enigma? Matthieu Ricard gives us an element of…
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Epictetus Stoic philosopher (50-c. 130). He was a Phrygian slave taken to Rome, he studied philosophy and taught before being banished by Domitian. His teaching was recorded by Arrien in the Talks and the Handbook. “Apply yourself, then, to what you can.” “It is the act of an ignorant man to accuse others of his own failures; he who has…
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If you are not happy, it’s because you haven’t done something today that makes your day meaningful. Therefore, you should be clear about what is meaningful in your life first, and then add values to your day. What could be those meaningful flowers of your day? It could be taking one step toward your objectives, elevating other people’s mood or…
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You don’t have to go to the top of a mountain to enjoy peace and serenity. To find peace, we must first mute the noise in our minds. Technology It will not have escaped your attention that technology is the main cause of distraction in our lives. It brings us comfort but it does not come without a…
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The No-Frills Meditation Book, a scientist’s guide to the power of meditation, by Steven Laureys The merits of meditation are many. It rewires our brains, reduces stress and ultimately makes us happier. Much of our current brain activity is inherited from our distant ancestors who struggled daily to survive. Although things have changed greatly today, we are still mainly conditioned…
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