Skip to main content

How to enjoy Urban world?


Last week I was reading Joyful from writer Ingrid Fetell Lee. I am happy to share some insights which I learn after reading Joyful. Before I begin I first want to introduce you to Fetell Lee.

Ingrid Fetell Lee is a designer and the founder of the blog The Aesthetics of Joy.

Although I am not a designer. I really loved the concepts and idea in her book.  You too can find Joy in everything -  be it nature, your office space, office building, tube station, park, museum, your own home, trees, urban setup etc.
What she emphasized in her book Joyful is to observe the day to day things and find joy in it.
  • You can enjoy the beauty of lined up trees of the same size on the sideway walk.
  • Enjoy the trimmed grasses on your lawn or in the park
  • Look at the shape of different tiles along the pavement
  • See the grandeur design of open space in public places such as Train Station, Airport, Museums, Aquarium etc.
  • When at home, notice how your home interior is structured - TV, Sofa, Bed etc
  • Find peace when you look at high rise building of different shape making Skyline
In this book - Joyful - tips w.r.t improving home atmosphere were also suggested. 
  • keeping your home clutter-free for the free flow of energy
  • do not block your living area
  • do not block entry and exit area of your house
  • Keep bright colours selection for your home
The key message in the book is to enjoy what you see when you are outside or when you are at home. Enjoy the textures, colours, patterns - symmetrical or asymmetrical and feel joyful.
The message is so profound because we hardly notice these outside things as we have been taught to find joy inside. But real Joy lies in enjoying everything which comes to our observation.

Always find joy at things which is near us and enjoy the beauty of both outside and inside world.
Labels:

Comments

Post a Comment

Popular posts from this blog

Be the Change and Build a Super India - STOP BLAMING OTHERS

After the loss of BJP in Bihar I felt very angry (not Sad). Instead of shouting on the TV set and Social Media, I thought to pen my emotions. One question that comes to my mind is, “Do we really want to Change India and Build Super India?", and the answer that comes to my mind is "Yes". The next thought is about “How” and not “Cow”! What is your thought on “How”? Are you thinking that by selecting our government and our leader and then expecting him to work like superman and give us “Super India”? Do you think that it is possible? Once again rethink on my question “How can we make India a Super India?”  Do you remember what Gandhi said – Be the change that we want to see in the society and it will start from us, our family and then it will happen in society, district, state and then the whole nation. Even our Prime Minister Mr Narendra Modi emphasis so much on the duty of every Indian or citizen. Initiatives such as “Swachh Bharat Abhiyan”, “Ganga Cleaning”, “...
1 comment
Read more

Two things which I learn from Sigmund Freud?

I love reading and knowing about the human mind. Any opportunity to know thy will take you closer to Thy. In my voyage to know more about myself, I am happy to share my learning when I read Sigmund Freud. This article presents key ideas which will help one to know more about their actions and thinking. If you like to connect on ideas or discuss such a topic with me, please feel free to message me. Our everyday mind Everyday mind or more precisely (every second mind) is your conscious mind. As per Freud, the conscious exists at "superficial level" (or I will call "Maya"), to which we have easy and immediate access. Beneath the conscious mind lies the powerful dimensions of the unconscious. All our active cognitive state and behaviour are dictated by this powerhouse of the unconscious mind. Every thought originates from your unconscious mind. Not everything becomes consciously known; much of what is unconscious remains there. Memories that are not in our every day ...
Post a Comment
Read more

How to get things done?

In this video blog I advice for doing things in the moment rather than postponing it. What can be done now, just go, take action and do it. Pay your utility bills, go and play with your children, reply to email, complete your pending work. This simple advice will bring change in your life.
Post a Comment
Read more