Don’t worry; be happy. Wait, is this really possible?
Vic Shayne
author
Stressing Out Over Happiness: — exploring the effects of stress, meditation and happiness
Matthieu Ricard, Buddhist monk, author, scientist, and photographer, has been called “the happiest man alive.” This lofty title took hold following a study conducted on him by neuroscientist Richard Davidson at the University of Wisconsin-Madison. Ricard’s brain activity during meditation reported exceptionally high levels of gamma waves associated with happiness and well-being.
Ricard says that being happy is a skill that can be cultivated by way of meditation, compassion, and mindfulness. If you haven’t heard what he has to say maybe you’ll want to give a listen.
Many people have lectured and written about how to be happy, but let’s take a deeper look beyond the how-to and into the reality of what we call happiness.
Is there a difference between temporary moments of pleasure and a permanent aspect of happiness?
Singing a happy tune
How many times have we heard the question “Why can’t I just be happy?”?
In 1988, recording artist Bobby McFerrin wrote and sang a song entitled Don’t Worry, Be Happy that soared to the top of the charts and stayed…
