Tag: Joy

???Unwrapping Joy: The Art of Gift-Giving in Italian Culture???

In the enchanting land of Italy, a gift is not just a simple gesture; it’s an expression of affection, appreciation, and warm wishes. Italians treasure the act of giving and receiving presents, and they hold dear the art of presenting them in a manner that reflects thoughtfulness and joy. Amon...

Listening for Heartbreak and Joy

Occasionally, we miss an alarm or a signal of importance. As the physicians in charge of this chaotic workplace, people are always asking us questions. Consultants and family doctors are constantly calling. When we want to finish a task or enter a note into the electronic record, we need to concentr...

Finding Joy in Doing What???s Right

As an academic in the field of sustainability, I grapple daily with a profound dilemma, one that — I think — might resonate deeply with many of you. It’s the challenge of knowing that some of my actions, often the ones that bring immediate gratification, can inadvertently harm both...

Finding Joy in Doing What???s Right

As an academic in the field of sustainability, I grapple daily with a profound dilemma, one that — I think — might resonate deeply with many of you. It’s the challenge of knowing that some of my actions, often the ones that bring immediate gratification, can inadvertently harm both...

The Joy of Birds: The benefits of counting or rating birds for joy

Emotions matter. They help change mindsets, are at the heart of relationships and are expertly targeted to fuel consumption — yet the rational mind can dismiss emotions as inferior to facts and figures. The pathways to nature connectedness and our interventions include emotions to help form a ...

The JOY of Samara

Early November: A post popped up on one of my WhatsApp groups. “I can’t use my tickets to see the jazz singer Samara Joy in Paris. Whoever would like them, contact me.” I have become a jazz aficionado in Paris, attending lots of the clubs here that once hosted Josephine Baker...

Chasing joy

I could tell you the story of my life through my cycling. I could tell you that I got back on my bike because changes to the train timetable prompted me to find another way to get to work. This small, seemingly innocuous decision drastically altered the trajectory of my life. I could tell you ...