"There is no duty we so much underrate as the duty of being happy. Happiness does not need to become the goal. We need a variety of experiences and moods to write about."
- Robert Louis Stephenson
In the 1980’s, Martin E.P. Seligman adopted the term, “positive psychology.” After years of studying the “learned helplessness” that characterized depression, he began to study how individuals could learn optimism. Seligman felt a search for “authentic happiness” made more sense than relying on psychology’s one-sided focus on illness and disorders.
Consider optimism, courage, and perseverance rooted in social and civil well-being. Find ways to gather simple pleasures. The process itself will attract feelings of exultation.
When nature reveals a feast, savor all the flavors. Awaken to the possibility that explodes in blossom and sky.
Enjoy a pleasure interlude from your busy day to revel in the marvels around you.
Squeeze out joy and appreciation for the living, growing creatures, plants, and trees.
Discover nature's authenticity.
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