Bliss Tip #29: Be Mindful of Labels

I recently heard Harvard Professor Ellen Langer present a keynote address on mindfulness, a topic she has studied for over thirty years. Her new book, Counterclockwise, summarizes decades of research on both mindfulness and the mindless use of labels. She discusses several fascinating studies that highlight how powerfully our thoughts impact our bodies.
One study, aptly [...]

Bliss Tip #28: Seek a Peak

A small Irish man in tight leather pants with a larger than life persona recently reminded me of the power of “peak experiences.” Those who have had the opportunity to see U2 live would likely agree that Bono has a gift for making performances transcendental. He links songs to current events, humanitarian efforts, and activist [...]