There has been a clear jump in the use of meditation apps. 14.2 percent of American adults are saying they have meditated within the past year, a threefold increase from 4.1 percent in 2012 (CDC's National Center for Health Statistics). The reason that Headspace gets my vote over apps like Calm is because of the… Continue reading Headspace
This article breaks down why the Japanese love decay and where the term Wabi-Sabi comes from. Check it out! https://www.heddels.com/2020/01/a-primer-on-wabi-sabi-the-japanese-love-of-decay/
Hygge, pronounced hoo-ga, is at the cornerstone of Danish life. The word Hygge is derived from the Norwegian word for "well-being." Some aspects of Hygge are having a sense of comfort, togetherness, and well-being. Hygge is part of the Danish secret to living a happy life. It is all about setting the right ambiance, mood,… Continue reading The Importance of Hygge
If you go to the Aēsop site you will find the following quote, "we believe unequivocally that well-considered design improves our lives." When a company that mainly creates soaps has this statement on their site, it is clear that they are passionate about what they do. Passion is a great first step, without it companies… Continue reading Aēsop Soaps
The Ground Up Show- The host, Matt D'Avella, is a minimalist. He directed the film Minimalism. Matt has an incredible story that can improve almost everyone's life. Even if you do not consider yourself to be a minimalist, the people Matt invites to his podcast have unique outlooks on life and how you should live.… Continue reading Podcasts Worth a Listen
