THE MYSTERY OF HAPPINESS
Is Happiness a right? (The pursuit of happiness)
Society: Bigger to better to more
Original Red Riding Hood = she got eaten
Happiness is NOT: food, sex, hedonism, sports, or money
Author David Myers: once past poverty, money does not buy happiness
Rejuice the joy (Comparison is the thief of joy)
Happiness is genetic=left frontal brain
Brains are predisposed to happiness
Giggle Twins: 50% of happiness is biology
Happy people make lots of connections
Personal control helps happiness
Senator John McCain: faith and optimism = happiness
Flow also brings self-esteem: hobbies, charities, service, career
Close relationships and extroverts bring happiness
Find an excuse to laugh
Going through happy motions can trigger the emotions inside
True change = taking happiness into action