The Hungarian-American psychologist Mihaly Csikszentmihalyi coined the term “flow” in 1975, but the concept has existed for thousands of years under different names. It’s what Aristotle called eudaimonia, the Taoists call Wu Wei, and the Buddhists call zen.
Flow is the mental state of deep immersion and presence in an…
When you’re depressed, you feel worn down, tired, and frustrated. When your home is an explosive mess, you feel worn down, tired, and frustrated. Believe it or not, science has proven that there’s a link between a clean home and happiness.
According to experts, clutter does have an effect on…
Living with intention and basking in the simplicity of life is at the heart of a minimalist lifestyle. When expressed through designing a minimalist home, it begins with releasing what is unnecessary and embracing the concept that having less is truly more. Open spaces, clean lines, and optimal functionality are…
Gamification goes beyond digital point rewards and leaderboard ranks. It’s actually grounded in psychological concepts like motivation. Still, the idea of turning an activity such as serious learning into an engaging game is controversial. So, how does one gamify a task without causing users to adopt undesirable behaviors like overjustification…
Shinto is based on belief in, and worship of, kami.
Kami can be elements of the landscape or forces of nature.
The best English translation of kami is ‘spirits’, but this is an over-simplification of a complex concept — kami can be elements of the landscape or forces of nature.
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The clearest explanation of Buddhism begins with the life of its founder, Siddhartha Gautama, who was born sometime in the fifth century BCE in the foothills of the Himalayas, in what is now Nepal.
While we refer to Gautama as the Buddha, the word Buddha actually means “awakened one,” thus…
Music’s beneficial effects on mental health have been known for thousands of years. Ancient philosophers from Plato to Confucius and the kings of Israel sang the praises of music and used it to help soothe stress. Military bands use music to build confidence and courage. Sporting events provide music to…
#1. Treat others with respect
“Do not belittle others, treat them with respect it is thy duty to be a good man, and what man’s nature demands, do that without turning aside; and speak as it seems to thee most just, only let it be with a good disposition and…
We all have ups and downs in life. We all need motivation from time to time. There are several ways by which we get motivated. Few find their motivation through meditation while others may derive it from their day-to-day struggle. Books are the source of immense knowledge, great wisdom, influential…
