There’s a debate in our culture abut what really makes us happy, which is summarized by, on the one hand, the book On the Road and, on the other, the movie It’s a Wonderful Life. The former celebrates the life of freedom and adventure. The latter celebrates roots and connections. Research over the past thirty years makes it clear that what the inner mind really wants is connection. It’s a Wonderful Life was right. Joining a group that meets just once a month produces the same increase in happiness as doubling your income.
Doubling your income! I read this over the weekend and thought it related directly to our discussion about community.
Read the rest of the article here.1 year ago
Julie: Loved this article! Made me excited for the full book to come out, too – maybe a good Book Club selection for the future!1 year ago
Rebecca: I just finished that article. So poignant.1 year ago
Emily: I just finished this article too! Feeling more confident in my values now, feeling pretty lucky.1 year ago
Cordelia: What a great article–I’ve read it twice since that issue came out!1 year ago
amanda: I will have to bookmark this article…looks so interesting!1 year ago