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What was the one most valuable thing you learned from The Happiness Project about happiness—for yourself?

Created: 01/06/14

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davinamw

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What was the one most valuable thing you learned from The Happiness Project about happiness—for yourself?

What was the one most valuable thing you learned from The Happiness Project about happiness—for yourself?


Posted Jan. 06, 2014 Go to Top | Go to bottom | link | alert
kathleenr

Join Date: 12/07/12

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RE: What was the one most valuable thing you learned from The Happiness Project about happiness—for yourself?

Not to have anything around me that I do not believe to be either beautiful or useful and to spotlight those items by putting them where they can be a continual source of happiness. It is a whole philosophy of personal decorating that seems to say we should find what gives us pleasure and then showcase it rather than looking for professional decorators who speak to us. I loved reading about the authors shrines. It was fascinating that her young daughter was dealing with her possessions that way first. We know these things as children but then forget them. It was lovely to read of an adult who found this idea again.


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kathleenw

Join Date: 04/16/12

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RE: What was the one most valuable thing you learned from The Happiness Project about happiness—for yourself?

Something I totally agree with, but hadn't thought of before is the specificity of happiness and the importance of mindfulness. What makes someone else happy won't necessarily make me happy and vice verse The more specific I can be, the more likely I am to be happy. The author does a very good job in looking at herself and her situation and in identifying specific things and improve her happiness.


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alisonf

Join Date: 01/31/13

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RE: What was the one most valuable thing you learned from The Happiness Project about happiness—for yourself?

I agree with Kathleenr and really enjoyed learning about the authors and other people's shrines. I have been to people's houses that clearly have stuff for decoration but nothing that even spoke to them. I also agree with the idea that it should still be you (be Gretchen) so if possessions are beautiful to you and useful to you than they matter and make you happy.


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lizzy2299

Join Date: 10/04/12

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RE: What was the one most valuable thing you learned from The Happiness Project about happiness—for yourself?

A wise person is happy with what they have in this moment. Not wish or hoping for what they can attain in the future nor what the have lost in the pass


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pennyp

Join Date: 03/22/12

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RE: What was the one most valuable thing you learned from The Happiness Project about happiness—for yourself?

That I have some things in my home that have outlived their usefulness and are taking up space. Also, that I should be more open and understanding of other peoples possessions instead of thinking that it looks like a bunch of clutter.


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Erin G

Join Date: 05/24/12

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RE: What was the one most valuable thing you learned from The Happiness Project about happiness—for yourself?

Know yourself and be aware of how what you're doing and what's around you make you feel. If you create the conditions for happiness, you will be happier over the long term, and more generous with everyone around you.


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jeanniet

Join Date: 06/20/13

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RE: What was the one most valuable thing you learned from The Happiness Project about happiness—for yourself?

Accept Yourself but expect more from Yourself. I loved this statement, because I find myself sometimes wanting to try new things, make resolutions, and not keeping them. It is easy to get burdened with everyday life and to give up on something that you really want, something that you think will make you happier. I appreciated that statement and decided that I'm not too shabby the person that I am, but I could be better and should always keep trying.


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