And then all of a sudden, it reveals itself that happiness can only be achieved by connecting with the world. I would like to share my experience with this. You casee the beauty sink in once you take the time.
Then all of a sudden it becomes easy for the brain to weigh emotion and experimental evidence. You don’t have to like it, but a mirror can stop us from being so unbelievably disrespectful. (Applause.) Thank you very much. It’s just that in the middle of suppression, genius is often born. (Applause.) Thank you very much. This shows that happiness is to go along where life takes you. And all of a sudden, the world is full of French flying monks. (Laughter.) Thank you very much. You know, you need surprises. How many of you would not agree? I believe that a mirror in the back does not make you a megahero. Fortunately, you don’t have to be one, because happiness does not imply to constantly feel happy.
Ah, and I will also give you something on Lies, damned lies and statistics (about TEDTalks).
It’s just that in the middle of a brilliantly tongue-in-cheek analysis from last week’s featured talks on TED.com, Sebastian Wernicke uses some beautiful, inspiring and fascinating tools and data from statistical analysis on TEDTalks, the same way that you look at the emotions, strategies and choices and that you use and make every day.
And you don’t have to, but you can read more on this at tedPAD.
Your life is more than days and years. It is what you do with your time and how closely your choices match your values. It is how you maximize the possibilities that cross your path.