We chase big life events—marriage, career milestones, exotic trips. Yet, the joy lies in everyday interactions: a shared smile, a […]
#439. Dad, tell me about large scale vs. intimate moments. Read Post »
Contentment brings peace while still allowing for growth. Settling creates resentment and requires suppressing your true desires. If you feel
#421. Dad, how can you tell the difference between contentment and settling for less? Read Post »
Dad, what is fear? Fear is just the imagination getting out of control
#415. Dad, what is fear? Read Post »
Spending your days trying to get experiences “under your belt”, in an effort to maximise your collection of experiences. Placing
#414. Dad, what do you mean by “hoarding life”. Read Post »
In our pursuit of meaning, we learn to draw the full value from what is good, regardless of its scale.
#413. Dad, what is Cheerful Despair? Read Post »
We are drawn to famous events and places, assuming they will be more delightful. Reading novel in the garden can
#412. Dad, tell me about famous vs unnoticed Read Post »
We tend to prioritize rare and unique experiences, assuming they will bring greater happiness. However, small pleasures—like walking your dog,
#411. Dad, why are small pleasures a big deal? Read Post »
Meditation, emotional healing, spiritual awakening.
#408. Dad, what are Tara Beach’s areas of thought leadership? Read Post »
Becoming authentically confident means becoming comfortable with your moments of insecurity and using it as a source of positive energy.
#402. Dad, how do I become authentically confident? Read Post »
Tsundoku (積ん読) is a beautiful Japanese word describing the habit of acquiring books but letting them pile up without reading
#399. Dad, what is Tsundoku (積ん読) Read Post »
It is a never-ending list of ‘’shoulds”. It distracts your mind and makes you feel overwhelmed.
#393. Dad, what is mental clutter? Read Post »
“Mudita?” is the principle of taking sympathetic or unselfish joy in the good fortune of others.
#386. Dad, what is “Mudita?” Read Post »
It has changed parts of me. I see the pandemic as a moment to reconnect with what is essential in
#382. Dad, has the pandemic changed you? Read Post »
Only three things matter: how much you loved, how gently you lived, and how gracefully you let go of things
#377. Dad, what really matters in the end? Read Post »
No need to understand what perfection looks like, focus on what better looks like. https://azharlaher1.substack.com/p/4-dad-what-does-perfection-look-like
#371. Dad, what does perfection look like? Read Post »
We are happiest and most effective when our minds cease to be time travellers and stay focused on the here
#364. Dad, when are we happiest and effective? Read Post »
Grace is the ability to find peace regardless of your capacity to control your circumstances
#347. Dad, what is grace? Read Post »
A low-stress day. Quality time with family and watching my favourite sports team.
#345. Dad, what is the best average day for you? Read Post »
Obsession with yesterday leads to regret and a constant focus on the future breeds anxiety.
#343. Dad, I focus too much on yesterday and tomorrow? Read Post »
The best way to combat stress and anxiety is to focus on one positive thought after another until you are
#339. Dad, how do I get through these dark days? Read Post »
Some people avoid happiness because they fail to be grateful for the little things.
#338. Dad, why do some people avoid happiness? Read Post »
Be sure to vent about your joys and not only your problems.
#337. Dad, some days I just want to vent Read Post »
When you take everyday blessings for granted.
#336. Dad, what is the law of “diminishing gratitude?” Read Post »
Yes, it is painful and debilitating. However, the pain can be mediated by a sense of gratitude and passion for
#333. Dad, dealing with a pandemic is disheartening. Read Post »
It is the constant fear of being perceived as “unsuccessful” by society in terms of material wealth.
#331. Dad, what is status anxiety? Read Post »
Designating time to plan for the future is essential, as is reflecting on and learning from the past.
#325. Dad, should I only plan for the future? Read Post »
If you are happy with the current version of yourself, perhaps the question to ask is: How can I be
#323. Dad, I am happy with the current version of myself. Read Post »
The generosity of spirit is far more important than giving money.
#315. Dad, what does Scrooge teach us about generosity? Read Post »
Living an authentic life where you are genuinely true to yourself every single day will impress others.
#299. Dad, how do I impress others? Read Post »
