“Beauty is not a quality of things themselves, but rather exists in the mind of the person perceiving them.” – David Hume Why is beauty important? What is your definition of beauty? How does experiencing beauty affect us psychologically, physically, and emotionally. To know yourself well, you should ask questions and seek answers. Become awareContinue reading “Beyond Aesthetics: Unveiling the Philosophy of Beauty”
Category Archives: Happiness
The Perfect Day – Finding Joy, Happiness, and Passion
Can you describe a moment of pure joy or a “perfect day?” This essay will explore how attitude, environment, and role models contribute to joy, happiness, and passion. The theme for August has been joy, happiness, and passion. I started with an essay titled “The Perfect Day,” looking at the good things that make lifeContinue reading “The Perfect Day – Finding Joy, Happiness, and Passion”
A Happiness Makeover
We design our lives by the choices we make. Choose happiness! The philosophy of happiness is a complex field. One that has been researched since humans could communicate, the ancient Greek and Roman civilizations, debated what defined happiness and how to achieve it in one’s life. Budda taught that happiness was achieved by removing theContinue reading “A Happiness Makeover”
The Power of Achievement in Finding Happiness
How does achievement influence joy, happiness, and passion? How do our achievements enhance our lives? How do we reach our success? Our formative years prime us for success; our life instructions start the day we are born. Our parents make sure we reach the normal milestones as we grow. We are their achievement. But theyContinue reading “The Power of Achievement in Finding Happiness”
Creating Happiness: Your Guide to a Joyful Life
Happiness is a complex concept to define. The entire field of positive psychology is working on defining happiness. Aristotle is considered the founding father of happiness. He believed that happiness consists of achieving all the good things in your life, such as health, wealth, knowledge, and friends. This leads to flourishing or living well. HappinessContinue reading “Creating Happiness: Your Guide to a Joyful Life”