Sick philosophy is an approach that enables you to recognize the complexity of life at the same time and also reinstell agency. Simran's centuries old sick faith reflects the latest science on things like toxic positivity. Too often we think the path to happiness involves ignoring our negative emotions. But the scientific evidence shows that we'd probably be better off if we can find ways to accept the bad reality out there.
Educator and author Simran Jeet Singh is Sikh. Most of his fellow Americans have no idea what Sikhism is - causing some to treat Simran with suspicion and hostility. But one of the key teachings of his religion is that all things and all people are connected - something that offers Simran comfort and hope in even the darkest moments.
In the first of a two-part show, Dr Laurie Santos talks to Simran about his book - The Light We Give: How Sikh Wisdom Can Transform Your Life - and finds that the centuries-old traditions of Sikhism map surprisingly well over the latest happiness science.
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