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[quote=Anonymous]Another approach is to spend some time investigating Mindfulness.  While there is some overlap with Christianity, I think a general idea is less pessimistic than the above.  It's more along the lines of: Only YOU can give yourself long lasting satisfaction so stop waiting for the world to give it to you.  And that can come from the simplest of things--your own breath, and appreciating your existence through it (vastly oversimplified--there is much more to it but that is one thing).  There are some very useful concepts in the whole approach, not just meditation, that can help you see your life differently and possibly help you find a path to happiness (and some answers about what to do or how to go about making change).  I am a huge fan of Tara Brach (beloved worldwide), who we are fortunate to have in this meditation and who gives talks and brief meditation sessions on Wed nights in Bethesda--and also podcasts her talks for free on her website.  If you don't have it in you to try to meditation you might also want to consider a general more mindful living approach.  I have no read this book but heard this woman talk on NPR and she discusses this approach in this book: http://www.ellenlanger.com/books/3/mindfulness   There is a fantastic online course if anyone wants to spend 250 bucks--called Awakening Joy (also a book by the course leader James Baraz).  I am in the middle of it now.  Goes through Intention for happier living, mindfulness, gratitude, joy in difficult times, loving yourself, connection with others, compassion , etc.  A great holiday present to yourself!  I believe it starts in January or Feb.  awakeningjoy.info.  Such a nice group of people presenting.  Mindfulness has definitely made me happier even though I am not so disciplined about meditation. [/quote]

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