Neuroscience confirms that to be happy, you will always need something more

Re:Neuroscience confirms that to be happy, you will always n... by JoeAltmaier on Sunday June 18, 2023 @08:35AM (#36379687)

Huh. Just yesterday at the local Pride parade event, I met a guy, looked familiar. "You don't remember me. You bought me lunch when I was new in town, sat with me, listened to me. Gave me $40. I remember you."

Instead of homeless, now he's employed and has a girlfriend. She's a nice lady! Chatted with my wife while we caught up.

Anyway, I felt happy about that. Happy the rest of the day. Nothing more for me in it at all. Kind of the opposite.

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Re:Neuroscience confirms that to be happy, you will always n... by t1mmen on Sunday June 18, 2023 @03:46PM (#36383736)

I think this is peak happiness for me; giving a little of myself, making a (big or small) positive difference for someone else. I don’t “get” anything back, nor do I want that, but it makes me feel good.

Everybody wins. My favorite game.

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Re:Neuroscience confirms that to be happy, you will always n... by tanseydavid on Sunday June 18, 2023 @05:06PM (#36384463)

Our world needs more of this. Bravo to both of you.

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