A journey in the search for happiness.
Life is complex, yet simple. Within everything — and within nothing — we are searching for meaning. Through experience, perception, and an honest look at what we truly value, we can find purpose and happiness.
Life is complex, yet simple. Within everything — and within nothing — we are searching for meaning. Through experience, perception, and an honest look at what we truly value, we can find purpose and happiness.
Taking time to better understand ourselves, our surroundings, and what it means to simply be. In every aspect of life we meet emotions, questions, and challenges — and it's in understanding our own perspective, and continuously adapting, that we find balance and peace.
Life, like a river, must flow freely. We must avoid being trapped on the banks.
“Be still like a mountain and flow like a river.” — Lao Tzu
Over 365 days, subjects ranged from introspection and presence to community and perception — drawing on minds like Lao Tzu, Miyamoto Musashi, and the Stoics.
At a point in life questioning various aspects of existence, I chose to dedicate a year to the search for happiness — researching ancient philosophers, psychologists, and religious texts, as well as the depths of my own mind. What follows is what I found.
Read the full story →“The happiness of your life depends on the quality of your thoughts.” — Marcus Aurelius