Where We Live: Don't Worry, Be Happy
What Does It Really Mean to be Happy?
There are certainly enough things in the world to be unhappy about – but we’re shelving those for the hour... to discuss happiness.
Turn on the nightly news on a daily basis and by the time it’s over you’ll be scared and depressed. We live in a country in which most of us have access to food, warmth, shelter, transportation, education - with more that just our basic needs being met. But we experience deep angst over finding true fulfillment…or the perfect pair of shoes, or a perfect score on a video game.
At the same time, many who struggle to meet the daily needs of life proclaim themselves happy - So, what does it really mean to be happy? What causes true happiness?
And what role does it play in the larger questions of how we live our lives and how we treat one another?
Today Philosopher Sissela Bok joins us to talk about her new book Exploring Happiness: From Aristotle to Brain Science.
This program originally aired on September 13, 2010.
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Happiness is to rejoice in you and for you and because of you. This is true happiness and there is no other.
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Listener Email from Rob
1. Physical needs are met. It's hard to be happy without dry underwear.
2. Challenges that provide oppportunities to grow and connect with other people.
3. Connection to people who can help you.
4. Connections to people you can help.
5. A sense of being appreciated.
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