University of Zurich researchers investigated how areas in the brain communicated to produce this feeling.However, amount of generosity did not influence the increase in contentment. “You do not need to become a selfsacrificing martyr to feel happier.
Tag Archives: happiness
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Using a process called quantum entanglement, they Teleport the photon to a satellite Micius, which was launched last year. On board the satellite is a sensitive photon receiver capable of picking up the elementary particle when it is sent from Earth.
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Governments of different countries are still insensitive to transgenders. the policies are much unclear and are forced upon on a person who is delicate and emotionally vulnerable. A Canadian parent is fighting for the right to not give their baby a gender after arguing that a simple biological examination cannot uncover the child’s true identity […]
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Economic factors are not the biggest cause of unhappiness — failed relationships and mental illness play a far greater role, a major new study into the “origins of happiness” has found. Eliminating depression and anxiety would reduce misery by 20%, whereas eliminating poverty would only cut it down by 5%, social scientists at the London […]
Advertising adds value to a product by changing our perception, rather than the product itself. Rory Sutherland makes the daring assertion that a change in perceived value can be just as satisfying as what we consider “real” value — and his conclusion has interesting consequences for how we look at life.
Rory Sutherland stands at the center of an advertising revolution in brand identities, designing cutting-edge, interactive campaigns that blur the line between ad and entertainment.
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The one thing all humans have in common is that each of us wants to be happy, says Brother David Steindl-Rast, a monk and interfaith scholar. And happiness, he suggests, is born from gratitude. An inspiring lesson in slowing down, looking where you’re going, and above all, being grateful.
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Sam Berns is a Junior at Foxboro High School in Foxboro, Massachusetts, where he has achieved highest honors and is currently a percussion section leader in the high school marching band. He recently achieved the rank of Eagle Scout in the Boy Scouts of America. Sam was diagnosed with Progeria, a rare, rapid aging disease, at the age of 2.
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Studies show that hiking is an opportunity to clear your mind of daily stresses and obligations. Focusing on your surroundings is necessary while hiking, but it also helps to calm yourself, clear your mind, and appreciate the world around you.
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As traditional medicine and religion undergo major revision in Western cultures, space has opened for many ancient Eastern practices to come into the mainstream.It is one of the most powerfully effective forms to make its way to us. In this video, you’ll learn the basic principles that make qigong such an important system of self-care, personal development, and spiritual growth. This video is a workshop by Mr.Carlton Hill at HELP on 16th June, 2011.
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One day a blind man discovered a screw painting by Andrew Myers with his hands. The blind man found as much enjoyment out of the tactile elements of the work as any sighted person ever has by just looking at them. Andrew considers this moment as one of the most inspiring of his career. Which led us to a question: Why is touching artwork so taboo?