The quest for a lasting manifestation of happiness, one that transcends the volatile realms of our ever-shifting emotions and psychology, has consistently endured as an ongoing exploration. On 26 August 2023, New Acropolis main centre hosted a talk Titled “Designing My Life for Happiness” to explore this enigma.
The presenters discussed that perhaps our pursuit of happiness often extends to external factors beyond our control, resulting in frustration. They suggested tapping into a more profound reservoir of happiness that involves embracing an ethical journey and the path of virtues to authentically express happiness. The significance of engaging in actions aligned with virtuous values such as generosity, love was highlighted.
The speakers shared how we can try to transcend our personal limitations and conquering challenges was emphasized as a potential source of happiness. The presentation further elaborated on practical techniques, such as attentive introspection, to attune ourselves to our inner thoughts to overcome senses of separation. It emphasized the perpetual choice we possess to opt for higher virtues, which may perhaps lead us to truly designing a happy life for ourselves.
