Thursday, August 26, 2010
Let's wrap up this series on happiness with one more look at Martin Seligman's 2002 book, "Authentic Happiness." Dr Seligman, as you recall, is the founder of "positive psychology," which seeks to answer the hardly ever-asked question of "what goes right?" We are already overfamiliar with the things ...
The Gallup organization created a tool for use in corporations and in my case the church that I used to work for...based basically on the same premise...
If you are living in and using, for the most part, your greatest 'strength's'...you are the most happy and get the most fulfillment out of life.
It's so interesting that this man that you quote has done the research over thousands of years and many different faiths or even non-faith and see those 6 areas of 'character'. I don't think it's an antiquated word although I can see your point...being a person of deep faith and engrossed in the whole 'christian scene' if you will...character is talked about ALOT!
I'm also intrigued by your thoughts on what psychiatry and meds have been able to do and not do.
I'll keep reading...I like you thorough investigation of topics such as happiness and the dialogue that ensues...
God Bless,
Shelly
Many thanks, Shelly. This has been a learning experience for me, so it's great getting your feedback. :)