Why do we choose unhappiness? I believe that most people suffer from an innocent confusion. We are convinced that in order to gain long-term happiness we must change our external circumstances (i.e., get a college degree, bear children, find a perfect lover, buy a house and earn a million dollars). Changing these external circumstances is […]

Death is a subject that is not typically addressed by positive thinkers. However, dealing with the fact of death is of paramount importance for both individuals and societies. Death itself is a fact of reality, and as such is objectively value-neutral. Those who are affected by the death of a loved one often feel sadness. […]

 
This article is the fourth in a series that discusses the essential elements of happiness.
Having a robust happiness-related vocabulary is key to maintaining a positive outlook. Our lives are spent creating meaning in the world around us. We constantly use our inner dialogue to tell stories about the facts around us. We express ourselves […]

A common argument against positive thinking is the idea that self-deception is necessary for one to be happy all the time. The belief that supports this argument is that there are events that are inherently tragic, and to be happy in the face of the tragedy requires that one ignore critical facts. This belief […]

It is apparent to me that crime is a direct result of unhappiness. The reason that people commit crimes is that they are unhappy. People commit crimes because they think angry, depressed and fearful thoughts. If no one in the world could think negative thoughts there would be no crime and we would have world peace.  
Many people believe […]