Smiles in Context | January 6, 2015
Positive psychology has been criticized for overemphasizing the
potential of individuals to transcend their circumstances. But not every
life context affords the same opportunities for flourishing. The
promise 'smile, think positive thoughts, and you will be happy and
healthy' underestimates the importance of social context for
psychological well-being and health.
- James Coyne, "Self-Help for the Affluent" |
A personal blog by a graying (mostly Anglo with light African-American roots) gay left leaning liberal progressive married college-educated Buddhist Baha'i BBC/NPR-listening Professor Emeritus now following the Dharma in Minas Gerais, Brasil.
Tuesday, January 6, 2015
Via Daily Dharma
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