Science is now in the business of figuring out how happiness happens, and why this matters. But obviously happiness is not the only emotion it is healthy for us to feel. According to US News, “The Science of What Makes People Happy” is complex:
If you’re constantly happy, you’re avoiding all sorts of experiences. The more emotions you experience, the more you develop emotional competence. Something bad will happen to you eventually. If you’ve always been happy, you don’t know how to deal with it and your brain gets really confused. It’s the same as if you were to only exercise one muscle – you might end up with a really strong leg, but you’d have trouble getting around. It’s not great.
It is worthy of noting that humans have progressed from pure mating instinct. It has been long recognized that healthy social connections are just that: healthy. Forming strong emotional bonds is key. Even more valuable than someone we will mate with are friendships that go the distance. Friends are those we form strong connections with, and even relationship difficulties are part of your becoming emotionally resilient.
This week, take an inventory of your friends. Send a note, make a call, text someone and say “thank you” for being part of your health and happiness. Even if your list is short, you can make friendships a priority now. Science has proven the value of how happiness happens.
Tips from 5 April 2010 to 6 August 2012 are here: Archived Tips
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Rev. Debra Basham
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“If we have no peace, it is because we have forgotten that we belong to each other.” ~ Mother Teresa |