Incredible research which points to the fact that happiness is produced, regardless of circumstances. Or perhaps, in spite of, in his examples.
I propose that much unhappiness comes from wondering why, as successful people, we aren't happier than we are!?
TED | Talks | Dan Gilbert: Why are we happy? Why aren't we happy? (video)
"tis nothing good or bad, but thinking makes it so" -- shakespeare
Geeze I love graphs :)
No offense to the Dalai Lama - in fact, they are both talking about the same thing. I attended his recent talk in Toronto.. he's a delightful, cheeky, charming speaker. His proposals are almost too obvious.
Find peace within yourself and you will be able to intellectually find peace with those you don't like. Teach children kindness and compassion in school and they will grow up to be better people.
*sigh* Too easy.
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