Lexikon pohody – Hayes Megan C. (2022)

Do you know why Norwegians look forward to utepils every year? It's a ritual where they can enjoy a beer (pils – derived from Pilsner) outside (ute) for the first time after a long winter. The pleasure of seemingly insignificant things is the salt of life. A relaxed existence is also enhanced by the Bulgarian culture of slowness, the Hawaiian practice of forgiveness called ho'oponopono, the art of wandering in French known as flânerie, or yogic prānāyāma. The author, who focuses on positive psychology, reveals the significance of each concept and offers exercises that can bring more calm into every area of your life. This book is organized into five chapters that provide a certain grasp of the very different ways in which we can understand and practice balance in our lives. None of the methods mentioned are obligatory, and naturally, many concepts did not make it onto these pages. The selection was made by the author with the aim of achieving the broadest and most surprising representation possible. The goal of the book was not to provide an exhaustive description of how calm and balance manifest throughout our world, but rather to present an initial glimpse into the amazing diversity of these expressions.