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REDUCTIONISM – to reduce an idea or a concept (in this case, Happiness) to its basic elements in order to understand, define, refine, and expedite. Reductionism does not work: It is much easier to reduce or deconstruct Happiness into relevant … Continue reading →

As stated on my ‘Periodic Happiness Table of Elements‘ page, Consistent Long-lasting Happiness (CLH) is hopeless, while Relative Momentary Happiness (RMH) is not only hopeful, but likely. The question is, how long do the ‘moments’ last and how frequently do … Continue reading →

I remember an old video game with a frog, and a road, and traffic; and if I remember correctly, the object of the game was to cross the road and not become road-kill. The good thing was that if you … Continue reading →

I am going to write like I know what I’m talking about. When we talk about ingredients, cooking is an easy analogy; and as it is in cooking, it is in Happiness. We have some main ingredients that are critical, … Continue reading →

Three working hypotheses and an actual Formula for Happiness: Happiness is not an emotion. Happiness is a higher order state of mind and/or state of being that is a product of our affective processes (feelings), cognitive processes (thoughts), conative processes … Continue reading →