The Science of Happiness
Holding on to a grudge? Hear how our happiness guinea pig tried to let go of deep-seated anger and resentment.
CLEAR ALL
The term "compassion"-typically reserved for the saintly or the sappy-has fallen out of touch with reality.
A Benedictine monk for over 60 years, Steindl-Rast was formed by 20th-century catastrophes. He calls joy “the happiness that doesn’t depend on what happens.” And his gratefulness is not an easy gratitude or thanksgiving — but a full-blooded, reality-based practice and choice.