How to know your life purpose in 5 minutes | Adam Leipzig | TEDxMalibu

What makes a good life?

The video below discusses the important part that relationships play in our pursuit of happiness. Having an achievable goal is a key part of this also. To have a shared objective, one that all participants have a stake in, gives a sense of purpose ultimately leading to a worthwhile achievement. As you get older it is critical that meaningful activities are built into your lifestyle which enable you to continue to grow. It has been said to me that if you believe you are going to live until you are 135 you will plan accordingly with optimism and even if you don't make it, the principle of having a sense of purpose is established, the result of which will be to make the best use of what time you have left. There are lots of opportunities to do things which are both mentally stimulating and potentially lucrative if you are prepared to try. All it takes is a bit of initiative and a willingness 'to give it a go', in the right hands the risk can be managed within safe limits and as the man said 'no pain, no gain', Its all in the mind...You are never too old!

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Three words that will change your life | Dr. Mark Holder | TEDxKelowna

Thoughts without a thinker

"Psychotherapy from a Buddist perspective" - Mindfulness, Happiness, Motivation and Inspiration, all in one book by Mark Epstein.

According to Epstein both Buddism and psychoanalysis can shed light on the way human beings suffer. A major focus of both traditions is an attachment to the idea that a 'self' exists, which in many cases is the root of mental illness. He asserts that by practising Buddism you can find freedom from suffering and a sense of calm in your mind.

An interesting premise from the book which is open to question is that westerners feel an unstoppable hunger, whilst easterners struggle with humility,,,,discuss!

House Rules!

Just an amusing item seen whilst whiling away the time in a DIY store. The thing which took my eye (and the reason for buying it) was the reference to 'running in the house'. As the grandfather of a two year old with boundless energy I thought it wise to introduce him to some health and safety issues.