Self Happiness

You may be wondering what plants have to do with happiness.  Plants have surprisingly positive effect on happiness levels. 

-For starters, they help filter the air by removing harmful toxins and pollutants.   They remove carbon dioxide and give off oxygen.  They also help stabilize humidity levels.
-Plants can help brighten up a room.  They have a calming effect and make the environment more comfortable. 
-Plants are alive.  Caring and nurturing them will have a positive effect.  It also brings a little more structure to … Continue Reading

I’m going to be honest here. I had a few ideas for what to write about this post, but I decided I’m going to write about what’s currently going on with me. As I write this, I am filled with incredible anxiety. I have had a mountain of challenges hit me all at once. I have been dealing with trying to short sell one of my properties, then a couple days ago I started dealing with relationship troubles, and suddenly today I find myself in a work contract dispute in which I may have to take … Continue Reading

As I prepare to start up this website, I have been taking a closer look at what brings me happiness in my daily life.

This morning I had a student, Ji-Won, greet me with what I described in my head at the time as a “pure unadulterated joy” that was so contagious that it really put me in a great frame of mind for the rest of  my day.

Suddenly, I was left puzzled.  What is that difference between children and adults where kids seem to experience more extreme levels of joy?  My … Continue Reading