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[homeboy35] 09/4/2014 07:55

HAPPINESS AND MEANINGFULNESS

Happiness is related to our needs and desires being satisfied. But meaningfulness is considerably more complex.

While happiness refers merely to the present, meaningfulness connects the present with the past and the future. Satisfaction of our desires is a reliable source of happiness, but has nothing to do with a sense of meaning. We are happy according to the extent to which we find our lives easy rather than difficult, while difficulties-and coping with them-contribute greatly to the meaningfulness of life.

Baumeister argues that time spent imagining the future is strongly linked to greater meaningfulness but less happiness. Conversely, the more time we spend thinking about the here and now, the happier we are.

Meaning involves assembling the past, present and future into a coherent story; it enables us to impose a measure of stability on our world. In contrast, happiness, as a subjective state, exists essentially in the present moment.

Happiness, he contends, is mainly about getting what we want and need-including from other people. In contrast, meaningfulness is linked to doing things that express and reflect the self; it is particularly linked to doing positive things for others.

For example, while spending time with friends contributes to higher happiness, it is irrelevant to meaning. Time with loved ones, while not uniformly pleasant, is meaningful.

Baumeister suggests that the difference lies in the depth of the relationships. Time with friends is often devoted to simple pleasures, without much at stake, so it may foster good feelings while doing little to increase meaning. If your friends are grumpy, you can just move on.

References

Baumeister, R. F., Vohs, K. D., Aker, J. L. & Garbinsky, E. N. (2013). Some key differences between a happy life and a meaningful life. The Journal of Positive Psychology, 8, 505-516.

[homeboy35] 05/4/2014 10:44

"I believe that the very purpose of life is to be happy. From the very core of our being, we desire contentment. In my own limited experience I have found that the more we care for the happiness of others, the greater is our own sense of well-being. Cultivating a close, warmhearted feeling for others automatically puts the mind at ease. It helps remove whatever fears or insecurities we may have and gives us the strength to cope with any obstacles we encounter. It is the principal source of success in life. Since we are not solely material creatures, it is a mistake to place all our hopes for happiness on external development alone. The key is to develop inner peace."

[homeboy35] 02/2/2014 12:47

"This is the real secret of life -- to be completely engaged with what you are doing in the here and now. And instead of calling it work, realize it is play."

~ Alan Watts

[homeboy35] 03/12/2013 06:47

"There is great value, even if you are in debt, in using some of your money to create savings.

Savings are a contribution to the flow of money in our society, for money that is save can be circulated and used to create more wealth.

Savings give you resources that allow you to be self-sufficient. Savings are also a positive affirmation that you have more than you need at the moment.

As you feel abundant, you become magnetic to even more money."

"If you have stored money, you are less likely to be influenced by the ebb in the normal ebb-and-flow cycle.

Nature uses this principle; just observe squirrels storing their nuts for the winter, or bears hibernating to save their energy."

"The money you save acts as a "money magnet" to attract more money. The larger your savings, the larger your magnet."

"The greatest benefit of saving money is that it allows you to get used to a larger and larger flow of money and the energy it represents, which is what you are asking for if you want increased abundance."

- Creating Money: Attracting Abundance (Orin and DaBen)

[homeboy35] 01/12/2013 11:33

KARMA & MONEY

"To create many flows of money in your life, learn to give and receive freely.

You want to receive as well as give.

Many of you love to give to others, yet it is harder to allow yourself to receive from them.

You empower others by letting them give to you, for then they have the opportunity to demonstrate their abundance.

People feel good about themselves when they give you something that you can use and appreciate.

If no one could receive, no one would be able to give, which would block the flow of energy necessary to create abundance."

"Do not see it as selfish for you to receive; see it as the completion of the circle of energy.

The more you open to receive, the more you can give.

Receive money from people, receive the form and substance of what they give you, and do so with warmth and graciousness.

Imagine ten times the amount of money people give you coming back to them every time you receive money.

As you envision success for other people, you increase your own magnetism to prosperity."

- Creating Money: Attracting Abundance (Orin and DaBen)

[homeboy35] 29/11/2013 11:54

"You can choose to spend less time talking to people or doing things you don't enjoy, and use the time to do something special for yourself.

You can allow yourself to spend more time on a hobby you love, or buy yourself the equipment you need to do it well.

As you do these things, you give a message to yourself that you life and work are important."

"You have been given the talents, desires, skills, and preferences you have because they are in some way a part of your path and needed in the world.

Your work is important; your contribution is special and needed."

"Spend your leisure time reading books or taking courses that will prepare you for greater success.

You may want to spend time with other people who are doing what you would like to do, an excellent way to accelerate your success in any field.

This might mean enrolling in their classes, or seeking them out as teachers, counselors, or advisers.

You might want to read about others who have succeeded in doing what you want to do. Surround yourself with inspiration, and constantly renew your enthusiasm."

"When you put yourself around people who are successfully doing what you want to do, you pick up their verbal and telepathic thoughts of success.

As you do, you accelerate the development of your image of yourself as a success. Since your thoughts create your reality, the more you picture yourself successfully doing what you love, the more rapidly it will come about."

- Creating Money: Attracting Abundance (Orin and DaBen)

[homeboy35] 29/11/2013 08:18

"Many of you hold yourselves back from your life's work, thinking that it is going to be hard to do.

You think, perhaps, or how much work it took to do other jobs that weren't your life's work.

You cannot compare the two.

It takes much more energy to do even simple work that you are not suited to than to do vast, complex work that your life's path may involve.

As you do your life's work, the universe will be helping you. Doors will open and opportunities will come your way. You will be flowing with the current rather than against it."

"Once you are doing your life's work, your days will be filled with fun and meaningful joyful activities."

"To create your life's work, believe in yourself and act upon your ideas.

If you are waiting for your employer to change your job to your liking, you are setting yourself up for possible disappointment.

Take the initiative to change your job yourself, within the guidelines set by your company.

Decide that if despite your best efforts, you can't get your needs met where you are, you will find another job that does meet your needs.

Examine other jobs and alternatives that might offer you what you want."

- Creating Money: Attracting Abundance (Orin and DaBen)

[homeboy35] 29/11/2013 05:55

Millions of Britons 'living beyond their means' - but still won't give up their Sky TV or takeaways

Half of people surveyed by Aviva admit to spending more than their income

One in five won't give up luxuries like subscription TV or costly haircuts

21 per cent say they overspend as they 'can't resist' buying things

Millions of Britons admit to overspending by as much as £150 a month - yet many refuse to give up their phone contracts, takeaway meals and subscription television to balance budgets, according to research.

Half of adults believe they are living beyond their means, the survey suggests, with some doing so simply to keep up appearances so they look better off than they actually are.

Despite the danger of plunging themselves into serious debt by relying on credit cards and overdrafts from month to month, one in five are unwilling to sacrifice spending on luxury items to keep their costs down, said insurance group Aviva.


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[homeboy35] 09/11/2013 08:12

The UN 'happiness' report tries to meaure hapiness by capturing 6 variables

GDP per capita,

years of healthy life expectancy,

having someone to count on in times of trouble
(sometimes referred to as "social support" in this
chapter),

perceptions of corruption,

prevalence of
generosity,

and freedom to make life choices.

[hoggers2002] 30/9/2013 20:07

i'm very competitive, hoggers.

:D

[homeboy35] 30/9/2013 12:10

The Joyless Economy: The Psychology of Human Satisfaction by Tibor Scitovsky (28 May 1992)



One of the arguments of this book is that insatiability of goods and services can be explained by boredom or restlessness.

Each new purchase only leads to a more frenetic search of the next spending spree.

The fact that consumption is competitive and conspicuous also means that it is never ending.