The World Gets Happiness Wrong. Here's How to Get It Right.
Jul 26, 2024
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Stephanie Harrison, author of 'New Happy', discusses how true happiness comes from helping others and serving the community. She challenges common notions of happiness and advocates for a paradigm shift towards sustained joy. By sharing our humanity, wisdom, and talent, we can create a more just and loving world.
Helping others benefits mental, emotional, and physical health.
Shifting towards 'New Happy' involves recognizing worth and interconnectedness for true happiness.
Deep dives
Importance of Helping Others for Happiness
Helping others is scientifically proven to benefit our well-being, connecting us to one another and providing a greater purpose in life. It not only improves mental and emotional health but also impacts physical health positively. The podcast emphasizes that going beyond oneself to assist others is a fundamental human need akin to the requirements of food and shelter, offering various ways of helping beyond traditional volunteering.
Transitioning from Old Happy to New Happy
The episode discusses 'Old Happy,' a societal definition of happiness based on individualism, capitalism, and self-perfection, which leads to unhappiness, burnout, and illness. To achieve true happiness, individuals are advised to shift towards 'New Happy' by recognizing their worth as is, focusing on personal growth authentically, and acknowledging the interconnectedness with others for support and well-being. Unwinding 'Old Happy' beliefs and embracing one's unique gifts of humanity, talent, and wisdom while contributing to the happiness of others can bring profound joy, purpose, and contentment, thus positively impacting oneself and the world.