Tuesday, April 14, 2020

Happiness versus Meaning in times of quarantine

Starting with the central question "Is there more to life than being happy?", this talks explores the difference between being happy and having meaning in life. While many psychologists define happiness as a state of comfort and ease, some other consider meaning to be something else, something deeper
Martin Seligman says meaning comes from belonging to and serving something beyond yourself and from developing the best within you. He says culture is obsessed with happiness and considers that seeking meaning is the more a fulfilling path. 

So, about happiness vs meaning in live, here is a short Ted Talk worth of reviewing in times of quarantine.