Be kind to yourself
Sometimes what we need most is to show ourselves the same kindness we give to others. This list has a man who smiles every morning at the light filtering through the trees, a jazz pianist searching for his own rhythm, an animated film that says every feeling has its place, the notes Marcus Aurelius wrote to himself and a woman resting in a hammock. No rush: pick one and enjoy it. If you're going through a hard time, reaching out to a professional is part of taking care of yourself too.
Films
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1 Film
Perfect Days
A modern kind of peace hidden in the small details of the day and in cassette tunes.
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2 Film
Little Forest
A peaceful film in which a young woman returns to her village and heals herself by cooking through the seasons.
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3 Film
Soul
It whispers that life's meaning is hidden not in grand goals but in the beauty of small everyday moments.
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4 Film
Inside Out
A masterpiece that gently teaches us sadness is as valuable as joy, and to make peace with all our emotions.
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5 Film
The Secret Life of Walter Mitty
A visual feast that gives you the courage to step out of your daydreams and into real adventure.
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6 Film
My Neighbor Totoro
A tale that wraps the heart softly, bringing back childhood curiosity and the quiet magic of nature.
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7 Film
About Time
A lesson in making peace with time and love, whispering that ordinary days are the most precious treasure.
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8 Film
Good Will Hunting
The healing that comes from making peace with your flaws and realizing you are worth loving.
Songs
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9 Song
Here Comes The Sun
Pure brightness announcing that the ice is melting after a long, dark winter.
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10 Song
Three Little Birds
A soothing remedy that melts worries away one by one in that calm voice saying "every little thing is gonna be alright."
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11 Song
Lovely Day
A rhythm that fills you with the joy of living from the very first second.
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12 Song
Feeling Good
A powerful, liberating rendition that says new day, new life.
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13 Song
Put Your Records On
A song like a sunny afternoon, about the joy of being yourself and letting life take its course.
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14 Song
I Can See Clearly Now
A radiant song that says the rain has passed and now everything is clear.
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15 Song
Sakinleştim
A gentle song about the inner peace that comes after the storm.
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16 Song
Dön Bak Dünyaya
A song that invites you to lift your head and look at the beauty of life once more.
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17 Song
Near Light
A piece that conveys the calm of drawing near to the light with strings and piano.
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18 Song
Gymnopédie No. 1
Slow, gentle piano notes that quiet the mind and deepen your breathing in a moment of calm.
Books
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19 Book
The Boy, the Mole, the Fox and the Horse
A book whose gentle drawings and brief words remind us of friendship, courage and the strength of asking for help.
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20 Book
Meditations
Timeless notes on calm and virtue, written by an emperor to himself.
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21 Book
The Tao of Pooh
A charming book that explains the simplicity of the Tao and the art of going with the flow through the carefree ways of Winnie-the-Pooh.
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22 Book
Zen Mind, Beginner's Mind
Simple, warm Zen talks that teach the peace of seeing everything as if for the first time.
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23 Book
Letters to a Young Poet
Tender letters to a young poet on solitude, patience and looking within.
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24 Book
Tuesdays with Morrie
Heartwarming lessons on love, time and meaning, learned by a journalist who meets his old professor every Tuesday.
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25 Book
The Book of Joy
A warm and witty conversation between two wise friends on lasting joy.
Paintings
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26 Painting
Woman Lying in a Hammock
A lazy summer moment in a hammock; a work that lets you feel the sweet lightness of rest through pure colors and light.
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27 Painting
Resting in the Field
A break in the field where the tired father sleeps and the mother caresses her child; family peace amid hard work.
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28 Painting
Water Lilies
An Impressionist texture that clears the mind, all reflections on the water and pastel tones.
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29 Painting
Almond Blossoms
Painted for his newborn nephew, these white blossoms against a bright blue sky are a symbol of hope and rebirth.
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30 Painting
Morning in a Pine Forest
Bear cubs frolicking in a misty pine forest, a window that makes you smile at nature waking up.
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31 Painting
Woman at a Window
A gaze reaching out through an open window to the river and sky; hope in its simplest form.