num_pages: 216
description: The Happiness Finding Joy And Meaning In An Upside Down World is a collection of parable-like stories, myths, and anecdotes. Dr. Gettis draws from his 38 years of clinical experience as a psychologist and combines that with the latest research on the science of happiness. The result is also markedly influenced by Dr. Gettis' passionate involvement with eastern philosophy in general and Zen in particular. The book is written in a down-to-earth, non-pedantic style, that makes it easy to read and digest despite dealing with complex human issues. It combines Zen wisdom with cognitive behavioral therapy, spirituality, and a new paradigm of positive psychology. The Happiness Solution confronts our societal notions of what brings us happiness. We now know that you're unlikely to find happiness in the mall and that a new BMW will not solve a midlife crisis. So, if power. prestige, sex, money, and possessions don't work, what does? Fame and fortune, education and IQ scores seemingly are also not key players in the formula for happiness. Dr. Gettis uses humor, pathos and stories to provide the solution. He believes we are hard wired for stories, dating back to the earliest cultures and our collective unconscious. He believes that the stories in " The Happiness Solution" may indeed change the way the reader lives her life.
language: English
title: The Happiness Solution: Finding Joy And Meaning In An Upside Down World
titlecomplete: The Happiness Solution: Finding Joy And Meaning In An Upside Down World
ratings_count: 18
publisher: CreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform