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Category Archives: Bhutan
Running and cycling races in enchanting Bhutan
If you’re looking for a cycling race or a road race that challenges you physically, boy, does Bhutan have some races for you. And if you’re looking for a cycling or running destination race that takes you to one of … Continue reading
Bhutan: the Dragon Kingdom in the Himalayas
I’ll never forget the day a colleague of mine from electrical engineering came bursting to my office unexpectedly. I had never seen this mild-mannered, middle-aged engineering prof so excited. “Jane,” he said, “I’ve just come back from a trip to … Continue reading
Posted in Bhutan, Travel
Tagged adventure, Bhutan, computer science, education, festivals, inspiration, mountain roads, mountains, photography, Sherubtse College, travel
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Elections, happiness, and Bhutan
The nastiness of election campaigns pervades the news these days and dissatisfaction runs high towards most politicians in most developed countries. The words “happy”, “satisfied”, and “trusting” don’t immediately come to mind where political processes are concerned right now, even … Continue reading
Posted in Bhutan, Just wondering, Travel
Tagged Bhutan, democracy, elections, GNH, Gross National Happiness, happiness, travel
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Bhutan and Disney World, two places where happiness matters
What do two disparate entities like the remote Himalayan kingdom of Bhutan and the eminently accessible Floridian kingdom of Disney World have in common? They both measure their success in terms of happiness. Yesterday I met a woman who had … Continue reading
Posted in Bhutan, Entrepreneurship & Business
Tagged Bhutan, children, Disney World, GNH, happiness, mindfulness, raising children, social entrepreneurship, travel
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Mindfulness, Chi Running, and Bhutan
Mindfulness. Meditation. Chi Running. Tai Chi. Yoga. How are these different philosophies and activities related? I have practiced Chi Running for nearly 2 years now, and it has allowed me to continue running, uninjured and happy. Knock on wood, I … Continue reading
Posted in Bhutan, Running
Tagged Bhutan, Chi Running, children, GNH, inspiration, meditation, mindfulness, perseverance, raising children, Tai Chi, travel, yoga
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