Fame or Personal Relationships?
In his recent column about Sandra Bullock, New York Times columnist David Brooks poses some interesting questions on the source of happiness.
www.newyorktimes.com/2010/03/30/opinion/30brooks.html
According to research, financial success and achievement emerge from personal connections among friends and family. These relationships are developed through time, trust, and hanging out together sharing meals and group activities. In fact, he cites one study that says joining a group that meets monthly produces the same amount of happiness as doubling your income.
How do you find happiness? Maybe it's time to re-think your choices of activities and nurture those relationships that bring you the greatest joy.
www.newyorktimes.com/2010/03/30/opinion/30brooks.html
According to research, financial success and achievement emerge from personal connections among friends and family. These relationships are developed through time, trust, and hanging out together sharing meals and group activities. In fact, he cites one study that says joining a group that meets monthly produces the same amount of happiness as doubling your income.
How do you find happiness? Maybe it's time to re-think your choices of activities and nurture those relationships that bring you the greatest joy.
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