The 7 Habits of Happy People
Posted by deleted 8 years ago to Entertainment
This article could be construed as an endorsement of hedonism. If one were to add the word 'rational', though, it wouldn't divert significantly from an Objectivist point of view.
Ok, that's my rant.
As for being judgmental, by all means judge so you can avoid vexatious situations and people. "Accentuate the positive, eliminate the negative..." Those who see no difference are oblivious, a case of ignorance is bliss. Happy people are those with the freedom and control of what they allow into their lives, people capable of non-contradictory integration and opportunities for healthy rants. Thanks, Mamaemma.
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Maybe a better word would be slap-happy.
There are some good things there but it is way too vanilla to ever be a guide for living. There is no provision at all for the times the roller-coaster of life tips to the downside, and don't tell me that doesn't happen to everyone now and then.
There are times when I like to remind myself that I am a child of the universe.