“One of the secrets of a happy life is continuous small treats, and if some of these can be inexpensive and quickly procured so much the better.”― Iris Murdoch, The Sea, The Sea. The little things in life are indeed where our happiness is nourished. When we look for...
Leonardo da Vinci’s “Mona Lisa” is considered by many to be the greatest of all paintings. For many, da Vinci’s artistic greatness is attributed to the ongoing refinements of his paintings. What would it take to create ourselves in the image of...
We love the beautiful pleasures of life. Sitting on the porch of our vacation home while listening to the birds sing. Or we are having a glass of wine at the end of the week to relax. But can these pleasures come with too high of a price if we are working two jobs to...
“Remember not only to say the right thing in the right place, but far more difficult still, to leave unsaid the wrong thing at the tempting movement,” wrote Benjamin Franklin. In this talk, we explore four steps to follow so that our words can always be...
Given all the obstacles to living a good life, are there specific steps we can take to improve our lives? If we focus on three things, our lives can get better and better. First, identify what is causing the problems in our lives. Second, determine the external...
We cannot deny the influence of others in our lives. But why do our friendships matter so much? Because they have such an enormous impact on our emotional health and happiness. But to find great friends and to be a great friend can be a challenging task. In this talk,...