Homo sapiens is a social species. We rely on each other for comfort, companionship, support, nurturance, and guidance. We also rely on each other for reassurance, so most of us respond positively to ... Read More about Having and Nurturing Healthy Relationships
Gratitude is one part of a holy trinity of what is desired. Faith is in the present, hope looks to the future, and gratefulness looks to the past. I don't have to chase extraordinary moments to ... Read More about Being Grateful
Being fully engaged goes far beyond stepping out into the world. The difference between the two is like the difference between dipping a toe into water, and jumping headlong into it. This is the ... Read More about Being Fully Engaged
Perhaps the main factor that creates meaning is a sense of connection - an essential part of spirituality. Meaning is essential to flourishing, perhaps to living. A person who feels that life is ... Read More about Finding and Having Meaning in Life
Having a good and healthy outlook on life is an essential element of living well. Positive emotions, such as hope, interest, joy, love, compassion, pride, amusement, and gratitude, set a tone for our ... Read More about Living in Positive Emotion
Flourishing consists of positive emotion, meaning, engagement, healthy relationships, and accomplishment - the success of a life well lived. The acronym is “PERMA”. Early on, we identified some basic ... Read More about Flourishing