To The Best Of Our Knowledge Island of Knowledge: Human Flourishing
Aug 30, 2025
Join Richard Davidson, a neuroscience pioneer in meditation and well-being, alongside Palestinian singer and neuroscientist Dalal Abu Amneh, and psychologist Diana Fosha, the creator of Accelerated Experiential Dynamic Psychotherapy. They delve into how mindfulness can boost city-wide happiness, explore music's transformative role in healing and societal connection, and emphasize the importance of emotional connection in therapy. Discover how small changes in daily practices can enhance human flourishing and restore joy amidst life's challenges.
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Flourishing Is A Trainable Skill
- Richard Davidson argues flourishing is a skill that can be cultivated, not a fixed set point.
- Short, consistent micro-practices of a few minutes daily can measurably improve well-being.
Use Micro-Practices Daily
- Do brief, consistent micro-practices like one- to five-minute reflections on purpose sprinkled through the day.
- Commit to them daily for a month to achieve measurable gains in flourishing.
Teacher Well-Being Boosts Student Outcomes
- Teacher flourishing interventions improved teacher vitality and student academic performance.
- Students taught by intervention teachers scored significantly higher on standardized tests.