Finding humor in life's absurdity

#BigIdeas on how to un-serious your life :)                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                 Forwarded this email? [Subscribe here]() for more [Finding humor in life's absurdity]( #BigIdeas on how to un-serious your life :) Dec 20   [READ IN APP](   Looking for that ‘final’ moment when you achieve everything you set out to..and then can finally smile and say..’Now I am gonna be happy’ ? [Upgrade to paid]( Well, we all are on the same page and artist/illustrator, Maira Kalman has great advice on finding those little moments of joy in our daily life (instead of looking for thaattt one moment). In a deeply insightful and humorously profound conversation, she explores the absurdities of life and finds joy in its seemingly mundane moments. ‘I used to be ashamed of my inconsistencies. Now I revel in them. Everything is in conflict, everything has an opposite, you are not bound to be one thing…’ – Maira Kalman Sharing bigideas from her TED talk. But first, a quick announcement 🥳 We just launched 21days - a brand new experience to learn and practice all you wanted to ! - Email based courses - 21 days - Interactive quizzes / polls - AI - personalized The first course is on Habit building ([Transform Your 2024: Reset and Build Better Habits for 2024 ]( and we are offering 50% discount right now! Go ahead and [get it!]( Now, back to the big ideas from Maira 👇 --------------------------------------------------------------- The Joy of Ordinary Conversations Daily conversations can serve as a beacon of inspiration. Engaging in light-hearted discussions about life’s purpose and other philosophical questions can be more fulfilling than dwelling on somber topics. [girl in blue and white floral dress holding blue metal fence]( Photo by [Vitolda Klein]( on [Unsplash]( --------------------------------------------------------------- Embracing Life’s Fragility Reading obituaries over strong coffee may seem morose but it serves as a reminder of life’s fragility. This awareness prompts one to seize each day fully and find solace in small wins like solving problems or overcoming challenges. ‘Every single day is invented.’ – Maira Kalman The Liberation in Self-Contradictions Embracing inconsistencies within oneself can lead to liberation rather than shame. These conflicts often foster creativity and encourage meaningful work, leading to rewarding challenges... Keep reading with a 7-day free trial Subscribe to Atomic Ideas. By Ashish Sinha to keep reading this post and get 7 days of free access to the full post archives. [Start trial]( A subscription gets you: Access to all posts (and archives) More than 25% discount (vs. monthly plan) Access to new experimental features and ideas   [Like]( [Comment]( [Restack](   © 2023 Zakti Techmedia Private Limited 677, HSR Layout, Bangalore-560102 [Unsubscribe]() [Get the app]( writing]()