Why is the scientific study of happiness important? In short, because most people believe that happiness is meaningful, desirable, and an important, worthy goal, because happiness is one of the most salient and significant dimensions of human experience and emotional life, because happiness yields numerous rewards for the individual, and because it makes for a better, healthier, stronger society. Along these lines, Sonja Lyubomirsky current research addresses three critical questions: 1) What makes people happy?; 2) Is happiness a good thing?; and 3) How and why can people learn to lead happier and more flourishing lives?
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The Plum Village Tradition, led by Zen Master Thich Nhat Hanh, offers a range of mindfulness practices and retreats designed to promote peace, compassion, and transformation. Plum Village is where Thay has realised his dream of building a Beloved Community: creating a healthy, nourishing environment where people can learn the art of living in harmony with one another and with the Earth. The community engages in deep study, practice, and community-building activities, providing a supportive environment for personal growth and spiritual development. Plum Village, near Bordeaux in southwest France, is the largest international practice center in the Plum Village tradition, and the first monastic community founded by Zen Master Thich Nhat Hanh (Thay) in the West.
Start With Values offers a transformative journey through the book, courses, and resources designed to help individuals and leaders align with their core values for a more fulfilling life.