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NJCher

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2. Just for the record

Reply to OldBaldy1701E (Reply #1)

Thu Jul 3, 2025, 09:13 AM

Jul 3

anyone is 'happy' these days,

If you know anything about happiness, it is not dependent on exterior factors.

It’s actually tied to neuroscience. One’s individual thinking habits have everything to do with it.

It’s a matter of whether you want to invest your time and effort into practices that will cause conditions in your brain that are conducive to happiness. Sure, it’s “work.” It’s effort. So is a physical workout every day. Millions of people do that, too.

Anyone can be happy, even in this political environment.

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Gen Z is ditching college for 'more secure' trade jobs--but ... [View all] mahatmakanejeeves Jul 3 OP

'Unhappiness'??? OldBaldy1701E Jul 3 #1

Just for the record NJCher Jul 3 #2

'Practices' or delusions. I suppose both work. (n/t) OldBaldy1701E Jul 3 #3

My statements NJCher Jul 3 #4

Well, that explains everything. (n/t) OldBaldy1701E Jul 4 #8

I know my sample is limited and anecdotal... Hugin Jul 3 #5

It's OK to go that way, but plan on a variety of skills and careers bucolic_frolic Jul 3 #6

Someone has to pay for work done nitpicked Jul 3 #7