In a previous post, I tried to make the case that well-being is the process of consistently meeting our diverse and conflicting needs in balanced and adaptive ways. In this post, I’ll show you how to apply this information to create a rich and fulfilling life. I’ll share with you some of the ways in which I personally meet each need in my own life and offer some questions to help you assess whether or not you are honoring each need in yours…
Happiness vs Well-Being
Have you ever noticed how life is full of paradoxes? For example:
Failure often leads to success.
Coming to terms with death can help us better appreciate life.
The more you learn, the more you realize how little you know.
As soon as you stop wanting something, you get it.
Here’s another one of life’s paradoxes: If we want to experience the positive, we must also be willing to experience the negative.