5 Irish-Inspired Ways to Cheer Up Today ☘️#ireland #philosophy #happy

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I bet you’ve had the experience of feeling a bit blue or even much worse and then reminding yourself that you know some good ways to roust yourself and shake it off. This is an essential life skill, isn’t it, because life is full of highs and lows and even just living in a human body means riding the waves of ups and downs. Today, I want to share with you five Irish ways to cheer up right away – because cheering up means hope and hope brings possibility. These pieces of wisdom have helped Irish people through some very challenging times, and I believe they are just as actionable and helpful for us today. Question: Which of these ideas would you like to put into practice? What other ideas can you add? SOURCES and WORDS 1. Is maith an cúnamh lá breá. = A fine day is a good help. 2. Gáire geal an leigheas is fearr = Happy laughter is the best medicine. 3. Is ait an mac an saol = Life is a strange business. 4. Tá beocht sa dóchas. = Hope gives life. (literally, “There’s life in hope”) Beo = alive, quick, smart, fond; Slán beo chugat = a fond farewell to you! 5. Ná cuir an sonas ar an athlá! = Don’t postpone joy! AGUS = and WHAT IS THIS CHANNEL ABOUT? This channel sits at the crossroads where Irish tradition and folklore meet creative living and practice. I'm sharing what I've learned from 25 years as a teacher of Irish folklore and language and from 50 years as a conscious creator. My heart's desire is to inspire you to live and create with JOY and EAGERNESS. WHO AM I? I'm a poet, singer, storyteller, and scholar and teacher of Irish language and folklore with a PhD in Celtic Languages and Literatures from Harvard University where I've been teaching for the past 25 years. I also run the Bardic Academy, a school for singers, harpers, poets, and pianists, as well as the Celtic Wisdom School where we study Irish folklore with an eye to growing in creativity, wisdom, and joy. MY LINKS To learn more about me, please visit https://www.katechadbourne.com. To learn about my new Celtic Wisdom School, please visit: https://www.katechadbourne.com/celtic-wisdom-school/ If you'd like to stay in touch and receive my charming, once-monthly letters, I'd love to have you in my community: http://eepurl.com/cb8BLn If you'd like to see some of my favorite books and writing supplies on Amazon (these are affiliate links, so if you make a purchase, I will receive a small commission; this doesn't add to your cost!): amazon.com/shop/katechadbourne?ref_=cm_sw_r_cp_ud_aipsfshop_PNG Read my new book, The Poet on the Train": https://a.co/d/erRpmR6 (paperback and Kindle) #ireland #philosophy #inspiration