Comments on: The Happiness Questionnaire http://www.tedstake.com/2008/05/29/the-happiness-questionnaire/ Thu, 16 Feb 2012 15:26:24 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 By: James http://www.tedstake.com/2008/05/29/the-happiness-questionnaire/#comment-10726 James Fri, 08 Apr 2011 14:39:58 +0000 http://www.tedstake.com/?p=2311#comment-10726 dear ted- just finished your book and really enjoyed it. unfortunately i left it at home today and would like to take your happiness questionnaire- i can't find it on this site. could you either add it or let me know where i could find it online- i thought the questions were really good and would like to draw friends' attention to it. anyway, thanks for a good read. with all due respect, you might want to get a better editor, though- there are tons of typos. dear ted- just finished your book and really enjoyed it. unfortunately i left it at home today and would like to take your happiness questionnaire- i can’t find it on this site. could you either add it or let me know where i could find it online- i thought the questions were really good and would like to draw friends’ attention to it. anyway, thanks for a good read. with all due respect, you might want to get a better editor, though- there are tons of typos.

]]> By: Stu http://www.tedstake.com/2008/05/29/the-happiness-questionnaire/#comment-10725 Stu Tue, 10 Mar 2009 15:59:31 +0000 http://www.tedstake.com/?p=2311#comment-10725 So, probably a bit late in posting to this topic, however, I can't imagine a better question given all the noise in the world at present. "All I want is to know the mind of God, the rest are details". Albert Einstein I am blessed, as I could list hundreds of things that define happiness for me. However, from my perspective, we are never closer to knowing the mind of God than when we are generous to another person, any other person. Being generous doesn't have to mean giving money or something tangible. It can mean giving time, support, encouragement, empathy, compassion, even if only for a brief moment! For me, that’s when we are all at our best, closest to God consciousness and in turn what best describes happiness to me. All the best, Stu P.S. Another very empowering book, perhaps the best book I’ve ever read: http://www.crystalclarity.com/yogananda/ So, probably a bit late in posting to this topic, however, I can’t imagine a better question given all the noise in the world at present.

“All I want is to know the mind of God, the rest are details”. Albert Einstein

I am blessed, as I could list hundreds of things that define happiness for me. However, from my perspective, we are never closer to knowing the mind of God than when we are generous to another person, any other person. Being generous doesn’t have to mean giving money or something tangible. It can mean giving time, support, encouragement, empathy, compassion, even if only for a brief moment! For me, that’s when we are all at our best, closest to God consciousness and in turn what best describes happiness to me.

All the best, Stu

P.S. Another very empowering book, perhaps the best book I’ve ever read:

http://www.crystalclarity.com/yogananda/

]]> By: Khampa http://www.tedstake.com/2008/05/29/the-happiness-questionnaire/#comment-10724 Khampa Thu, 15 Jan 2009 13:32:52 +0000 http://www.tedstake.com/?p=2311#comment-10724 Hey Ted, Your questions on happiness may not be all-encompassing. You know, my country Bhutan has a development philosophy called Gross National Happiness (GNH). I wonder if you have come across this. Well GNH considers emotional and spiritual well being more than the material gains. So I suggest GNH could be some additional resource to your happiness research. You can visit: www.bhutanstudies.org.bt By the way, I'm also working on a thesis related to happiness of the people. All the best! Hey Ted,

Your questions on happiness may not be all-encompassing. You know, my country Bhutan has a development philosophy called Gross National Happiness (GNH). I wonder if you have come across this. Well GNH considers emotional and spiritual well being more than the material gains.

So I suggest GNH could be some additional resource to your happiness research. You can visit: http://www.bhutanstudies.org.bt

By the way, I’m also working on a thesis related to happiness of the people.

All the best!

]]> By: Jowena http://www.tedstake.com/2008/05/29/the-happiness-questionnaire/#comment-10723 Jowena Wed, 05 Nov 2008 06:26:55 +0000 http://www.tedstake.com/?p=2311#comment-10723 wth the bible? I've read it, but it doesn't make me happy or se :S wth the bible? I’ve read it, but it doesn’t make me happy or se :S

]]> By: Ann http://www.tedstake.com/2008/05/29/the-happiness-questionnaire/#comment-10722 Ann Fri, 06 Jun 2008 17:21:57 +0000 http://www.tedstake.com/?p=2311#comment-10722 I suggest the bible: new testament... I suggest the bible: new testament…

]]> By: Michelle http://www.tedstake.com/2008/05/29/the-happiness-questionnaire/#comment-10721 Michelle Mon, 02 Jun 2008 19:49:59 +0000 http://www.tedstake.com/?p=2311#comment-10721 Another book you might find helpful is The Four Agreements, by Don Miguel Ruiz. Its a small guide to Toltec Wisdom as it pertains to achieving personal freedom, and therefore achieving a life of happiness. Its a straightforward, easy read, so you should check it out if you ever have a free minute. Another book you might find helpful is The Four Agreements, by Don Miguel Ruiz. Its a small guide to Toltec Wisdom as it pertains to achieving personal freedom, and therefore achieving a life of happiness. Its a straightforward, easy read, so you should check it out if you ever have a free minute.

]]> By: Derek http://www.tedstake.com/2008/05/29/the-happiness-questionnaire/#comment-10720 Derek Thu, 29 May 2008 18:12:54 +0000 http://www.tedstake.com/?p=2311#comment-10720 Ted, in terms of recognizing what it is that can make a person happy, I strongly recommend "How to Practice: The Way to a Meaningful Life" by the Dalai Lama (if you haven't read it already in your research on happiness). Although I admit that some of the teachings go over my head, the basic ideas he puts forth are some of the more powerful statements on the idea of personal satisfaction I've read. Ted, in terms of recognizing what it is that can make a person happy, I strongly recommend “How to Practice: The Way to a Meaningful Life” by the Dalai Lama (if you haven’t read it already in your research on happiness). Although I admit that some of the teachings go over my head, the basic ideas he puts forth are some of the more powerful statements on the idea of personal satisfaction I’ve read.

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