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  1. Hello everyone, What do you think are the essentials for true happiness? For me, the first thing is to be in good health and, above all, to be consistent between what I think and what I do on a daily basis. 😁
  2. Hi, Struggling to fall asleep at night? Looking for a simple and effective solution to achieve a restful sleep? This 5-minute, 20-second guided meditation is the perfect solution for you. I've created this mainly because I think alot of people could find this helpful.
  3. Mandala coloring benefits are older than you think. Tine Steiss looks at the advantages – such as relaxation and increased creativity – and traces the history of the mandala. You've seen them everywhere. In line at the supermarket, the bookstore, paying for petrol when you fill up your car; the list is infinite. Recently, mandala coloring books have inundated almost every aspect of printed media. But why? In fact, there are many great benefits of mandala coloring for adults. Some of these rewards are quite surprising, and others are more obvious. Here's a quote for you: “Everything the Power of the World does is done in a circle. The sky is round, and I have heard that the earth is round like a ball, and so are all the stars. The wind, in its greatest power, whirls. Birds make their nests in circles, for theirs is the same religion as ours. The sun comes forth and goes down again in a circle. The moon does the same, and both are round. Even the seasons form a great circle in their changing, and always come back again to where they were. The life of a man is a circle from childhood to childhood, and so it is in everything where power moves.” (cited in Neihardt, 1961:32-33). Colour your life: the benefits of mandala are many A quick history of these fantastic circles reveals humans have been fascinated with them for all of recorded time and perhaps even longer. Nature is full of circles. The moon, flowers, the cycles of seasons and movements of wind. Every culture on earth has some connection with circles. Whether it be from the way they construct buildings and temples to methods of meditation or dance. The symbol of a continuous life cycle, circles travel far and wide, yet remain visible in everyday life. Various religions and philosophies look to circles and more specifically, mandalas, as a journey to the true self. Each layer of the mandala represents a different part of life. Ultimately a mandala is infinite and supports the Buddhist and Hindu claims to reincarnation. What do they have to do with happiness? Often times mandalas are used for meditation. Some practices involve tracing the lines of a mandala with one's eyes, creating a high level of concentration and sense of present-moment-awareness. Similar to the meditation technique of staring into the blue of a candle's flame. Other times they represent prayers or gods. Like a visual mantra, offering peace of mind to the believer. This stillness and awareness mandalas can create is what scientists want to learn from. There are many studies proving the benefits of using mandalas for gaining self-awareness, self-expression and even conflict resolution. How these 'reflections of the self' (Carl Jung) help us achieve greater happiness is simpler than you might think. Drawing circles brings us back to our center. The circle is everywhere in nature: it brings stability to an unstable situation or mind. Once balance returns, the mind and body can begin to function properly again. Thus resetting the purpose and goals one has or finding new ones in a time of uncertainty. Here are only a few of the top benefits of mandala coloring: Helps to stabilize blood pressure increases creativity and self-awareness art therapy reduces anxiety and relaxes muscles self-confidence: freedom to color outside the lines if you want If you're unsure how to start a mandala on your own, there are lots of good resources to find out how. Our writer Tine Steiss has tried her hand at drawing mandalas and found them beneficial. She's created a heart mandala for you to print out. ● happiness.com | The fine art of being: learn, practise, share Are you a happiness.com member? Sign up for free now to: ■ enjoy our happiness magazine ■ share and support in our happiness forum ■ develop with free online Academy courses Self-care | Meditation | Painting and drawing | Crafts Written by Tine Steiss Tine is part of the happiness team. She's an artist, meditator, media engineer and MBSR teacher. If she's not traveling she's working on turning her rooftop terrace into a garden paradise. Find out more about her on Instagram.
  4. Hello everyone and welcome to my YOUTUBE channel! I download & make relaxing and visually beautiful videos for you to enjoy from the comfort of your home! I love to create music and my aim is to show you how beautiful the world is by taking you on a journey with amazing videos and calming music! My videos are ideal for sleep, study, meditation and stress relief. So, you will find a lot to listen too on my channel and you'll discover many ways to relax! Thank you for watching and for all of your support!! PS Music Therapy, Therapy by sounds of Nature, Religion prayers & meditations, Affirmations, views of nature, cities & villages and etc. STOP STRESS & RELAX ! Please, watch & subscribe & Like !!! https://shortest.link/3R3w
  5. Made to create an environment for relaxation, meditation, studying, etc. I pray you receive what you need from your practice today. Thank You and Enjoy!
  6. We all know that connecting with nature is great for relaxing, but, as Dee Marques explains, in fact, it has a scientifically-proven impact on our health and happiness, boosting emotions and relationships. Have you ever felt enveloped by a feeling of awe and inspiration after watching a nature documentary? For centuries, the connection between humans and nature has been a key concern for people from all cultures, and recently, science has given us more reasons to believe in the benefits of having a deeper connection with nature. Let's take a look at how staying close to nature benefits our well-being, health, and relationships. What's the connection between humans and nature? The human-nature connection has been studied by academics for decades. In the 1980s developmental psychologists observed that the tendency to get close to nature is present in young children and put forward the hypothesis that we are genetically predisposed to seek a connection with nature. Interestingly, another study revealed that this desire to find a connection with nature was evident even in representations of nature, such as wall art. Researchers at a psychiatric hospital in Sweden noted that while patients had negative reactions to abstract art paintings and decorations, they consistently responded positively to art that depicted scenes of nature. Connecting with nature has positive effects on emotions and relationships This has led researchers to suggest there's a built-in bias towards natural environments. Some have suggested that we prefer natural spaces because, originally, they provided us with everything we needed to prosper and evolve as a species. Whether this preference for nature is coded in our genes or not is still subject to debate within the scientific community. However, although we may not fully understand the details of the human-nature affiliation, the beneficial effects of connecting with nature cannot be denied. Moreover, scientists have found similar evidence in cross-cultural studies, suggesting that this eagerness to get close to nature is due to more than just aesthetic preferences. In a way, we can say that the belief that a nature connection is good for us and has some sort of healing effect on soul and body is universal. The link between nature, our emotions, and relationships It seems clear that the environment we live in plays an important role in our emotional state and overall level of happiness. In fact, according to science, natural environments have two major benefits for our emotions. Firstly, being connected to nature can lead to stress reduction and mood improvement. Research studies have found a correlation between exposure to natural stimuli, stress and anger reduction, and improvement in self-reported psychological well-being and mental health. “Being connected to nature can lead to stress reduction and mood improvement. The second key emotional benefit involves enjoying stronger bonds with others.” Those of us who live in urban environments (more than 50 per cent of the global population according to recent statistics) often find it soothing to spend time in nature because it gives us a break from the hyper-stimulation of the senses we experience in cities. This calming effect has even been observed in EEG tests, which showed a physical response to nature in more stable brain waves and in a blood flow increase to the amygdala, the organ that controls stress and fear. Being in nature leads to stress reduction and mood improvement The second key emotional benefit of feeling attuned to nature involves enjoying stronger bonds with others. A better and more relaxed mood translates into a more compassionate attitude that can improve the quality of our social bonds. Supporting this argument are studies that prove that exposure to nature by simply watching Planet Earth videos fostered cooperation and altruism between participants. How emotions influence our health Like a domino effect, nature influences our emotions and relationships, and in turn, these affect our overall health and happiness. For example, being in nature generates emotions like awe, joy, serenity, gratitude, and inspiration. According to psychologists, these positive emotions build up a range of micro-moments that over time contribute to a deep sense of happiness. “Like a domino effect, nature influences our emotions and relationships, and in turn, these affect our overall health and happiness.” Other science-based studies have shown that positive emotions can lead to a reduction in the chances of developing heart disease, diabetes, and high blood pressure, as well as helping improve chronic and inflammatory disease. Other research findings suggest that positive emotions can help boost resistance to illness and strengthen the immune system. Spend time in nature by visiting parks and gardens; even better with friends! Connecting with nature: the takeaway Developing a connection with nature can only benefit us, but how can we achieve this in a world that is increasingly disconnected from it? We don’t need to become hermits and live in a remote mountain hut to appreciate nature and build a connection with it. Some practical ideas that you can easily put into practice include: Visiting parks and gardens Organising a picnic, or try to meet others outdoors whenever possible Taking up gardening or kitchen garden Growing your own herbs or vegetable patch Taking your time to savour whole foods Getting started with stargazing or birdwatching Going on a hiking or camping holiday In fact, simply taking time to consider your connection with nature and what small actions you can take to improve its quality may bring benefits. To the extent that you can, try to cultivate the natural inclination humans feel towards nature in all its manifestations, and let the therapeutic effect of nature improve the quality and enjoyment of your life. ● happiness.com | The fine art of being: learn, practise, share Are you a happiness.com member yet? Sign up for free to: ■ enjoy our happiness magazine ■ share and support in our happiness forum ■ learn with free online Academy classes Family activities | Benefits of gardening | Simple living Written by Dee Marques A social sciences graduate with a keen interest in languages, communication, and personal development strategies. Dee loves exercising, being out connecting with nature, and discovering warm and sunny places where she can escape the winter.
  7. Here's your free mandala printout so you can start coloring and feel the benefits, such as relaxation and heightened creativity! We've already explored the benefits of mandala colouring for adults. Here's a free printout for you to give it a try. Just click on the mandala and print it in high quality, or save the file for later. Tine Steiss drew this mandala in November 2016 with happiness.com already in her mind, months before we started working on it. The mandala is hand-drawn, only with the help of a compass, a pencil and an eraser, and took me about five hours to finish. I hope you enjoy coloring it in! You can share the results with our hapiness.com community by sending your colored mandala to [email protected] or by sharing it over on our Facebook page. Enjoy mandala coloring! You can use this printout for mandala coloring as often as you like and also share it with friends. Commercial use is not allowed, though. ● Written by Tine Steiss Tine is part of the happiness.com team. She's an artist, meditator, media engineer and MBSR teacher. If she's not traveling she's working on turning her rooftop terrace into a garden paradise. Find out more about her on: Instagram.
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