The Science of Happiness 
A talk by Lars Rehnberg

Each of us has a theory on happiness.  Our ideas come from religion, from family, and hopefully from personal experience....  But what about science?  Do we have any hard evidence about happiness?  We spend much of our lives pursuing it, but what do we really know about this elusive elixir?  Is there a predictable way to experience it each day? 

This talk will explore the emerging discipline of happiness theory.  Specifically, it will address four major concepts: Solomon's Opponent-Process Theory, Csikszentmihalyi's theory of Flow, Seligman's new Positive Psychology, and Dan Buettner's Blue Zones.

Although we will be discussing hard science, we'll keep the equations out of it and focus on material relevant to everyday living.

Forum - 10:00 a.m.

 No Forum until the Sunday after Labor Day.

Coffee - After the Service

Downstairs in the Social Hall

If information about future Sermons and Forums is available, it will be listed in the latest newsletter.
 
Extra Parking: We have permission to use the parking lots next door at the bank and at PerMar on Sunday mornings. There is a paved sidewalk between their lots and ours, and our custodian keeps the path clear during inclement weather.
 

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The Unitarian Church welcomes all people, including gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgendered (GLBT) persons.  As a "Welcoming Congregation" the church offers GLBT persons a religious home free of discrimination and supports GLBT activities in the community including Quad Citians Affirming Diversity, an early project of the church. Learn more about this community initiative at http://qcad-outforgood.org/