“Happiness is a butterfly, which, when pursued, is always just beyond our grasp; but which, if we sit down quietly, may alight upon us.” —Nathaniel Hawthorne This quote is often attributed to Hawthorne. It is sometimes attributed to Thoreau. Many…
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Given the state of affairs in Nashville – a heady brew (or frozen mix?) of fatigue, frustration, and relief, for some – it seems the right moment to share an exciting opportunity. Something to think about on these frigidbitter days……
I went to Bhutan to visit my friend, Linda Leaming (Married To Bhutan, A Field Guide to Happiness). I went by myself to know that I could. I went to learn more about Buddhism. About halfway through the trip, I…
“It was a couple of springs ago. I was driving into New York City from New Jersey on one of those crowded, fast-moving turnpikes you enter it by,” writes Frederick Buechner. “It was very warm. There was brilliant sunshine, and…
Good morning, friends! Please join me in Bhutan as we hear from Nashville native Linda Leaming, who finds much to appreciate in her adopted country and how it is handling Life in the Time of Corona.
Not so many little girls raised in Nashville move to Bhutan when they grow up. Possibly only one. It takes a certain spirit and courage and confidence – a certain curiosity about the world – and a strong will. Linda Leaming visited Bhutan in…