All in Happiness

Food for Thought - My Books of 2015

Food for Thought - My Books of 2015

Fabian
Life, Happiness

In this round of life-sparring I would like to present my personal top 5 books for 2015. The list might come a little too late to serve as a Christmas gift guide, but in case that you are looking for some fruit for thought over the holidays you might get some inspiration.

With Mindfulness to Greatness – Searching my inner Holly Holm

With Mindfulness to Greatness – Searching my inner Holly Holm

Fabian
Happiness, Productivity

It had been very long ago since I had been as emotionally touched by a martial arts event as I have been with UFC 193. The unexpected KO victory of Holly Holm against larger-than-life athlete, Ronda Rousey had really been pumping my fists in front of my television. 

Holly Holm’s KO victory was not just an absolute awesome display of intelligent fight preparation, discipline, striking technique and sportsmanship; it was in my eyes most of all a triumph of focus, a triumph of mindfulness. Watching the fight provided a lot of motivation to intensify the search for my own inner Holly Holm.

Trying to Break the Spell - Some Reflections on Fear

Trying to Break the Spell - Some Reflections on Fear

Fabian
Happiness

I never have been a particularly brave person. I guess in some aspects I was even a fairly fearful child. Only in university did I slowly start to break free from many of my fears. As it seems, being able to confront my fears is at least one positive side effect of aging. 
How about you? What are you afraid of? How do you deal with your fears?