Happiness is a complex path that becomes easy only as we walk it.
--Andrea Pollard
Why is it important to pursue happiness? Doesn't it seem kind of self-centered and mid-life crisis-y? Good news! It's not. Nurturing your happiness is actually an altruistic act!
- It will increase your own health and longevity
- Make you more creative, more productive, a better problem-solver
- You will also be more kind.
All of these benefits ripple out and impact your family, your community and the world! Notice I didn't put in any wishy-washy little qualifiers like "may" or "could". I feel that strongly.
Go watch the movie "Happy". Director Roco Balic took 5 years to travel the world and document stories of people who are happy, as well as some who are not-so-happy,and artfully weaves in scientific research to show how we can cultivate happiness and longevity where we are. Okay, if you can't see the whole movie until this weekend, here's the link to a great visual from The Greater Good Science Center at UC Berkley that lists the 6 Habits of Happiness.
Oh, I am POSITIVELY GIDDY! I'm holding you in the light!
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