Tag Archives: Happiness

Virtue Is Just Doing What’s Right

Posted on November 29, 2020 by N.S. Palmer

Virtue has kind of a bad reputation these days. People think it means being prudish or acting superior to everyone else. But real virtue just means behaving in ways that help you, other people, and society. It supports human happiness … Continue reading →

Posted in Life | Tagged Ben Franklin, Good society, Happiness, Morality, Virtue, Wisdom | Leave a comment

You Are Not Alone

Posted on October 3, 2020 by N.S. Palmer

You are not alone. Trust me on that. Right now, someone who loves you is thinking about you. Wondering if you’re all right. Wondering if you’re happy or sad. Wondering if now is a good time to give you a … Continue reading →

Posted in Psychology | Tagged COVID-19, Depression, Friendship, Happiness, Lockdowns, Loneliness, love, Optimism, Positive attitude, Serenity, Wisdom | Leave a comment

A Visit with Esther and Joe

Posted on July 25, 2020 by N.S. Palmer

Did you ever wish you could thank some people from your past who helped you when you needed it? For me, two of those people were Esther and Joe. They owned a little “mom and pop” grocery store around the … Continue reading →

Posted in Life, Psychology | Tagged Dreams, Family, Gratitude, Happiness, Judaism, Kindness, Moral Choice, Parenting, Psychology | 2 Comments

Utopia’s Biggest Problem

Posted on July 21, 2020 by N.S. Palmer

Blogger Marcus Ampe has written a thoughtful essay about utopianism. But he’s realistic about the impossibility of creating a perfect society. He wants, instead, to think about ways we can make society better. That’s a practical goal for which we … Continue reading →

Posted in Philosophy, Political Science, Society | Tagged Goals, Happiness, History, Humility, Morality, Philosophy, Social Change, Social harmony, Social Peace, Tolerance, Utopianism | 1 Comment

Always Have A Purpose

Posted on January 1, 2020 by N.S. Palmer

What’s “the most dangerous poison of life” — the greatest source of unhappiness? You might think it’s hatred, and that would be a sensible choice. But according to American Founder Thomas Jefferson, it’s boredom. For an intelligent person, being alive … Continue reading →

Posted in Life, Psychology | Tagged Goals, Happiness, Meaning of life, Purpose, Purpose in life, Thomas Jefferson, Wisdom, Worthwhile goals, Worthy goals | Leave a comment

Find Your Life’s Meaning

Posted on November 26, 2019 by N.S. Palmer

Does your life have meaning? If so, how? The answer helps you appreciate your blessings and seize your opportunities. Having a clear idea of the answer is in itself a blessing. Most people have no idea. They trudge through life, … Continue reading →

Posted in Life, Philosophy, Psychology | Tagged Being part of something bigger, Community, Connection, Goals, Happiness, Limited time, Meaning, Meaning of life, Mortality, Worthwhile goals | Leave a comment

Bulletproof Happiness: What You Control

Posted on August 16, 2019 by N.S. Palmer

You can achieve bulletproof happiness. But you need to know something first: Bulletproof vests make you look fat. In other words, there are trade offs. And you need to know something else: Bulletproof vests don’t make you invulnerable. In other … Continue reading →

Posted in Life, Philosophy, Political Science, Society | Tagged Happiness, History, Serenity, Social Conflict, Social unrest, Stoicism, The Fourth Turning | Leave a comment

Wise Paths to Happiness

Posted on July 28, 2019 by N.S. Palmer

What’s the best way to find happiness in life? In some ways, that’s a silly question. There are many ways to be happy in life. Or unhappy. But despite individual differences, most people can find happiness in similar ways. A … Continue reading →

Posted in Life, Philosophy, Psychology, Society | Tagged Attitude, Constructive attitude, Good advice, Good habits, Happiness, How to be happy, Life advice, Overcoming challenges, Positive thinking, Rationality, Reasonableness, Self-improvement, The meaning of life, Wisdom | 4 Comments

Three Ways to Live

Posted on May 14, 2019 by N.S. Palmer

There are three basic ways to deal with any situation: Method 1: Complain about it and be unhappy. Method 2: Accept it and be happy. Method 3: Try to change it, and then apply Method 1 or 2 to the … Continue reading →

Posted in Life, Psychology | Tagged Acceptance, Complaining, Happiness, Life, Making decisions, Practical wisdom, Self-confidence, Serenity, Solving problems, Stoicism, Wisdom | 4 Comments

Don’t Wait: Be Happy Now

Posted on April 12, 2019 by N.S. Palmer

Empiricism is the idea that beliefs should be based on observable evidence. It’s one of the main reasons that our civilization has been successful. Empiricism has given us science, medicine, and technology. It’s given us choices and luxuries that people … Continue reading →