Being happy or unhappy in life comes down to this one thing
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Being happy or unhappy in life comes down to this one thing
connection with other human beings instinctively brings us happiness and security. Conversely, rejection brings us unhappiness and emotional pain[2]
Anna LeMind • The Power of Misfits
“The more you think happiness is a social thing, the better off you are,”
Johann Hari • Lost Connections: Uncovering the Real Causes of Depression – and the Unexpected Solutions
I was forever changed by Clay Christensen's book, "How Will You Measure Your Life?" and the idea that the source of deepest joy in our lives comes from intimate, loving, and enduring relationships, not from our achievements. The quality of our relationships is the single metric that matters and yet it's inconsistent with how most of us spend our ti... See more
Sari Azout • Sari Azout on Building Emotional Capital
the path to happiness in a relationship is not just about finding someone who you think is going to make you happy. Rather, the reverse is equally true: the path to happiness is about finding someone who you want to make happy, someone whose happiness is worth devoting yourself to.