Saturday, February 9, 2013

The Top 10 Insights, on leading a meaningful life

I thought you might enjoy this provocative piece from Berkeley.edu, titled "The Top 10 Insights from the 'Science of a Meaningful Life' in 2012." I'll list the 10 here . . . but as time permits, feel free to read this impressive article at http://greatergood.berkeley.edu/article/item/the_top_insights_from_the_science_of_a_meaningful_life_in_2012

The Top 10 Insights (supported by research):

       1. There's a personal cost to callousness;

       2. High status brings low ethics;

       3. Happiness is about respect, not riches;

       4. Kindness is its own reward - even to toddlers;

       5. We can train ourselves to be more compassionate;

       6. Gratitude sustains relationships through tough times;

       7. Humans are quicker to cooperate than compete;

       8. There's a dark side to pursuing happiness;

       9. Parenthood actually does make most - but not all - people happier; and

     10. Kindness makes kids popular.

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