The Secret Skill Of Cultivating Happiness with Dr. Tal Ben Shahar

[cjy]

I want to share a personal story I had with Tal.

My father has been a long time fan of Tal Ben Shahar's work, in fact that's how I got to know Tal's work in the field of positive psychology.

In 2016 my father had a very rough year - relocating to a new country, a challenging separation with my mother, and coping with mild depression.

For his 68th birthday my siblings and I decided to gather his friends, ones from the past, as well as ones from different cities to wish him a happy birthday through a video compilation. My sister didn't tell us but she also reached out to Tal to see if he would be willing to participate.

2 minutes into the video, at a gathering of 20 of his closest family and friends, I will not forget my dad's complete jaw dropping suprise and delight to see Tal wishing him personally a very happy birthday. I could see it meant so much to him.

Now you have to imagine, Tal has no direct knowledge or connection of my family. So here's a complete stranger, with an incredibly busy schedule between teaching and writing, carving time out of his day to send a personal and uplifting message to a complete stranger on the other side of the continent.

It may seem like a small act, but what a spirit of generosity. Tal is not just talking about theories and science, he walks the walk. What a remarkably generous and inspiring person. We are truly grateful.

Thank you Tal!

(2020 my dad is in a far better place physically, emotionally, and mentally than he was 4 years ago.)

Hope this finds you well!

[urnaighean_shamhach]

Agree on journaling... For 30 years I've had clients journal. Engages the "bullshit filter" and "the truth will out"

[barbarayoung]

Good information, however the constant interuptions with ads was overbearing and interfered with being able to take in the content. Never watched a channel with so many ads and will not be using this channel again.