A book I've been reading between my studies. It was cited in another book shared, and the author (Waldinger) has done some TED talks too. This book looks at information collected over 80 years in regard to what makes us happy. Spanning many decades, it explores the reality of the lives of numerous people, from different walks of life (I could see myself in some of those interviews coming from a single parent household and living in public housing). Touching on socio-economics and the idea of nature Vs nurture, within it's pages you can find some great tools and exercises that encourage the reader to work from a top-down approach, when navigating and troubleshooting the many trials and tribulations that life can throw at you. (Below I've added some pages that struck a chord with me for your perusal.)
It's given me a lot to ponder (eg: Erikson's stage theory) as I approach my 40th year this October. With that I want to embrace going into middle age in the healthiest way possible (a positive mind), as to not negatively impact those around me-
https://youtu.be /shi5hMb3IBU (Types of happiness)
"Beati Possidentes Eudaimonia!"
In regard to the phrase above, Eudaimonia relates to the concept of "bios" and "zoë" found Aristotle's Nicomachean Ethics. Translated as "happiness", Eudaimonia is also the concept of "flourishing" which involves living a good life with purpose. Bio refers to the biological life or human existence. It involves fulfilling one's physical needs and good health, while zoë is the higher, spiritual life or existence. It involves pursuing one's goals and finding meaning or purpose. Thus eudaimonia can only be achieved through a balance of both bios and zoë.
