What is the connection between meditation and happiness? I am not sure. My limited efforts performing meditation have generally resulted in me feeling more relaxed. Meditation is a great way to reduce stress. Meditation effectively puts a “Do Not Disturb” sign around you, and this can have a great calming effect.    But how does meditation make one happier? Meditation has also helped [...]

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For me, right now, my definition of happiness is: Happiness is the set of positive emotions that arise from the love of life. I think that the likelihood of experiencing happiness is increased if the following happens: We focus our direct attention on appreciating our life and the facts of reality We go beyond the superstition of [...]

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The Greek philosopher Epicurus (341-270 BC) thought at length about death. Epicurus asked himself whether it makes sense to be afraid of death. Epicurus proposed two main arguments why it did not make sense to be afraid of death: 1. The no subject of harm argument If death is annihilation, says Epicurus, then it is [...]

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I just started reading Matthieu Ricard’s book, Happiness-A Guide to Developing Life’s Most Important Skill. Right now I am on page 9, so I have just cracked open the book, but it is already very interesting.       First, the book has reminded me that happiness is a skill, a skill that might take years to [...]

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Welcome to the April 22, 2007 edition of happiness carnival. Gary van Warmerdam presents Two Paths to Happiness posted at Happiness. presents Law of Attraction posted at Success Step. David Richeson presents Ready for something fun? posted at 360 Degree Success, saying, “Simple steps to live a happier life– and have more fun in the [...]

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