Humans Are Happier Doing the Right Thing

[Still Waters]

Communities that stick together and do good for others cope better with crises and are happier for it, according to a new study by John Helliwell, from the University of British Columbia in Canada, and colleagues.

Their work suggests that part of the reason for this greater resilience is the fact that humans are more than simply social beings, they are so-called 'pro-social' beings. In other words, they get happiness not just from doing things with others, but from doing things both with and for others.

http://www.scienceda...30612133012.htm

[ellapenella]

I agree with that.

[Grandpa Greenman]

The people who we put in public office don't seem to get that. Sigh.... I guess most people don't get it.