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07-30-2015, 12:00 PM
When was the last time you truly took in your surroundings?
It's no secret that we can sometimes become slaves to our smartphones (http://start.westnet.ca/newstempch.php?article=entry/put-your-phone-down_55a03cbce4b0b8145f72d226), which makes unplugging every once in a while incredibly crucial (http://start.westnet.ca/newstempch.php?article=entry/digital-detox-prep_55ae6c17e4b08f57d5d28df4). One way to do it? Reconnect with the world.
Simply taking the time to notice the beauty (http://www.theatlantic.com/health/archive/2014/08/the-beautyhappiness-connection/375678/) around you -- especially in nature (http://start.westnet.ca/newstempch.php?article=2015/06/20/happify-nature-infographic_n_7621344.html) -- can increase your happiness tremendously. But for those who can't get outside ASAP, these beautiful illustrations are a good quick fix.
Take a look at the inspiring messages below from illustrator Mike Medaglia (http://mikemedaglia.com/). They remind us that there's life and meaning everywhere -- especially outdoors and beyond our smartphones.
Mike Medaglia is a comics artist and illustrator originally from Canada, now living in London. His book One Year Wiser (http://oneyearwiser.com/) will be published later this fall from SelfMadeHero (http://www.selfmadehero.com/). His work explores spirituality and comics, and he also produces a monthly comic for The Huffington Post UK. To learn more, visit his personal website (http://mikemedaglia.com/), Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/mikemedaglia.art) or follow him on Twitter (https://twitter.com/mikemedaglia).
Also on HuffPost:
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It's no secret that we can sometimes become slaves to our smartphones (http://start.westnet.ca/newstempch.php?article=entry/put-your-phone-down_55a03cbce4b0b8145f72d226), which makes unplugging every once in a while incredibly crucial (http://start.westnet.ca/newstempch.php?article=entry/digital-detox-prep_55ae6c17e4b08f57d5d28df4). One way to do it? Reconnect with the world.
Simply taking the time to notice the beauty (http://www.theatlantic.com/health/archive/2014/08/the-beautyhappiness-connection/375678/) around you -- especially in nature (http://start.westnet.ca/newstempch.php?article=2015/06/20/happify-nature-infographic_n_7621344.html) -- can increase your happiness tremendously. But for those who can't get outside ASAP, these beautiful illustrations are a good quick fix.
Take a look at the inspiring messages below from illustrator Mike Medaglia (http://mikemedaglia.com/). They remind us that there's life and meaning everywhere -- especially outdoors and beyond our smartphones.
Mike Medaglia is a comics artist and illustrator originally from Canada, now living in London. His book One Year Wiser (http://oneyearwiser.com/) will be published later this fall from SelfMadeHero (http://www.selfmadehero.com/). His work explores spirituality and comics, and he also produces a monthly comic for The Huffington Post UK. To learn more, visit his personal website (http://mikemedaglia.com/), Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/mikemedaglia.art) or follow him on Twitter (https://twitter.com/mikemedaglia).
Also on HuffPost:
-- This feed and its contents are the property of The Huffington Post, and use is subject to our terms. (http://start.westnet.ca/newstempch.php?article=terms.html/) It may be used for personal consumption, but may not be distributed on a website.
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