More Happy Talk
People who focus on living with a sense of purpose as they age are more likely to remain cognitively intact, have better mental health and even live longer than people who focus on achieving feelings of happiness. In fact, in some cases, too much focus on feeling happy can actually lead to feeling less happy, researchers say.
Full article on the downside of our relentless pursuit of happiness.
httpv://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FBWjNlBko70
Happy Talk
Tuesdays with Morrie.
People who live with a sense of purpose probably have more successes to look back on. A sense of accomplishment would generate happiness. The longevity link is somewhat of a mystery. Maybe people with a sense of purpose are better at forgoing unhealthy meals and leading a healthy lifestyle. Healthy living is itself an intentional action that requires a sense of purpose.
Service to God, and to your fellow man is the only worthy purpose….
Looks like Aristotle was on to something.
Those who care about immediate gratification don’t pursue what will make them happy? Big surprise.
And Devon, more men who live with purpose fail than succeed. Most of humanity never strikes the mark they thought they would. Perhaps it’s their ability to justify their own failed lives that makes them more content with their lot.
Wow! A lot of weighty comments for a Friday afternoon! I think that we naturally gravitate to those things that make us most happy. People that ignore that impulse (either because of obligation or will) make themselves miserable.