Inspiration & Spirituality
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10 ways to make your time matter
Accepting our mortality helps us let go of busyness and focus on what’s most important to us in order to live a happier, more meaningful life. By OLIVER BURKEMAN on behalf of Greater Good Science Center. The average human lifespan is absurdly, terrifyingly finite. If you’re lucky and you live to ...
19 stories from 2019 to make you smile!
Here are our top 19 feel-good news stories of 2019. Let's hope for lots more in 2020.
The Secrets of Happiness in 60 Seconds
Want to be happy? This amazing video, 'The Secrets of Happiness' is only 60 seconds and could change your life for ever...
“It's about being at peace with not feeling peaceful”: an interview about mindfulness with MBSR instructor Dave Potter
Dave Potter, MBSR instructor, tells us about his life in Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction, meditation, and the benefits they offer to those who practise.
Ayahuasca company retreat: spirituality at work
What is an ayahuasca company retreat really like? Especially when sharing the experience with co-workers and your boss! Read about our ayahuasca retreat.
7 of the best mindfulness books for kids
Children are increasingly turning to mindfulness and meditation. Here are 7 of the best mindfulness books for kids that could keep your child calm, focused and happier.
Exploring the 4 Main Branches of Buddhism
There are differing types of Buddhism. Discover the unique components of the main four Buddhist branches: Theravada, Mahayana, Vajrayana, and Chan/Zen.
The Bright Side: feel-good news from May
The latest global feel-good and environmental news stories to inspire on World Environment Day.
The Bright Side: positive news from March
The latest feel good and positive news stories from around the world to inspire and provide hope.
The bright side of May: the good things that happened
Discover the latest feel-good news from around the world. Here are our Top 10 positive news stories from May 2022.
Does reading feel good news actually make us happier?
Feel good news has grown in popularity but is there any proof it makes us happier? Here's what science has to say about the benefits of positive news.
Creating a happy society is more complicated than we think
More countries are measuring happiness – but are they measuring the right things? By Sam Wren-Lewis on behalf of Greater Good Science Center. Imagine two different societies. In the first, people tend to be stressed, tense, irritable, distracted, and self-absorbed. In the second, people tend to b...