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Category Archives: happiness
Happy!
Wonderful presentation today of Happy Songs by Eric Barnes. All loved this video of Happy by Pharell Williams!
New book ‘Unapologetic Aging’ pushes back against anti-aging culture
Carrie Dennett – Special to The Seattle Times (Thanks to MaryLou P.) It’s no big secret that we live in a society that idealizes beauty, thinness and youth, and that these unrealistic ideals can make us feel pressured to look … Continue reading
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How to Live to 100, According to Dick Van Dyke
The star of “Mary Poppins” and “Chitty Chitty Bang Bang” still hits the gym and touches his toes. By Jancee Dunn in the NYT (thanks to Mary Jane F.) When I learned that Dick Van Dyke — the singing, dancing star … Continue reading
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Bride and Groom, Who Met While Working at a Senior Living Center, Invited Their ‘200 Grandparents’ to Their Wedding
Thanks to Bob P. A bride and and groom couldn’t say “I do” without their “200 grandparents” present. Taylor Orlando met her husband, Jason, when they were both working at Baywinde Senior Living Center in Webster, N.Y., according to RochesterFirst. The … Continue reading
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Sunday thought: Working for the Good
By Robert Reich (thanks to Pam P.) Friends, Over the past several weeks, Trump and his MAGA stooges in Congress have passed legislation to strip health care from 10 million people; cut food stamp benefits for 40 million Americans, half … Continue reading
50 Winnie The Pooh Quotes That Will Speak Directly To The Soul Of Your Inner Child
Thanks to Bob P. So it can be really comforting to go back to the things that brought us joy and calm from our childhood. For me, one of my favorite childhood books that never failed to make me smile was the … Continue reading
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Waterfront 5K on Saturday – Skyline rocked!
from mutual friend Jody Foster Dear friends, Skyline should be proud! I don’t have permission [now obtained], but I’m sending this anyway. (hoping she’ll forgive me 🤞) Your very own Barbara Rait (Olympic Tower) was the oldest (94) participant to … Continue reading
How Nearly a Century of Happiness Research Led to One Big Finding
By Susan Dominus in the NYT Magazine (thanks to my Buddhist friend Howard P.) Growing up in Maryland, Sonja Lyubomirsky could see that her mother was unhappy. When Sonja was 9, her parents moved the family from Moscow, where her mother … Continue reading
Are we on the cusp of a new religious revival?
By David Brooks Opinion Columnist in the NYT – article titled “How to Survive the Trump Years With Your Spirit Intact” I had forgotten how exhausting it is to live in Donald Trump’s world. He’s not only a political figure. He … Continue reading
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Autistic artist works with city to implement ‘happy to talk’ benches, combatting loneliness
From goodgoodgood.co (thanks to Pam P.) In the hubbub of London’s Camden Town, Oliver Chan thinks a lot about loneliness. “Loneliness is an important topic for me because my autism can make it harder for me to form connections with … Continue reading
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A Useful List Of What Is Still Happening
NADIA BOLZ-WEBER MAR 22 (thanks to Mary M.) Yesterday morning I started a thread on our subscriber chat and I was so heartened by the responses, I wanted to share some of them here. What I posted: “Yesterday on my walk I … Continue reading
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How a Bit of Awe Can Improve Your Health
By Hope Reese In the NYT (thanks to Marilyn W.) Awe can mean many things. It can be witnessing a total solar eclipse. Or seeing your child take her first steps. Or hearing Lizzo perform live. But, while many of us … Continue reading
Loving polar bears
Thanks to Ed M. who assures us that this video will brighten your day! https://bit.ly/41JZfBB – Just click on this link which is bound to make you smile!
Santa comes to Skyline
Ed note: Best party of the year! A celebration for our wonderful and dedicated staff.
Get up and go
Thanks to Jim S.
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To Be In Awe
Thanks to Diane S. What gives you a sense of awe? You might imagine standing on a wide-open plain with a storm approaching, or holding the tiny finger of a newborn baby. That word, awe – the feeling of being … Continue reading
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The Story Bench
Ed note: An affable friend of mine had this terrific idea – a Story Bench. Here’s Dr. Bill explaining his socialization project. Something similar is discussed in a wonderful podcast on Hidden Brain–talking to strangers on a train.
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The Science of Love
John Gottman is a Professor Emeritus of Psychology at the University of Washington where he founded ”The Love Lab” at which much of his research on couples interactions was conducted. World-renowned relationship expert John Gottman set forth to understand why … Continue reading
When the World Feels Dark, Seek Out Delight
Ed note: Can we look at the delights in our lives? Our friends at Skyline? A smile from the staff? A greeting in the dining room? Some help with your computer? Coffee with a friend? A ride to an event? … Continue reading
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An Invitation to Gratitude: November 12-19
From Your Fitness and Wellness Subcommittee When: November 12th — November 19th Where: Note from our chaplain: Mayo Clinic psychologist Matthew Schumann reminds us that expressing gratitude is brings a host of mental and physical benefits: feeling thankful can– improve … Continue reading
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We Know the Cure for Loneliness. So Why Do We Suffer?
Ed note: Put B. sent me the article below and wrote the following. It raises important questions, particularly about the ease and convenience of dining together and meeting new friends over a shared meal. But is there even more we … Continue reading
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If Loneliness Is an Epidemic, How Do We Treat It?
Ed Note: This article raises the question about our dealing with loneliness at Skyline–either our own or of others. If you have thoughts about this, please reply. Better yet speak to a member of the Caring Committee. By Eleanor Cummins and Andrew Zaleski … Continue reading