BMS EUDAIMONIA THE ELIXIR OF LIFE

“The bubbling stream of laughter is the elixir of life.”

Happiness is a state of mind - an underlying sense of contentment, fulfilment and satisfaction in life

Ways to achieve happiness:

· Giving - doing kind things for others.

· Relating – connecting with people.

· Awareness – living life mindfully.

· Resilience – finding ways to bounce back.

· Acceptance – be comfortable with who you are

· Reduces risk of anxiety.

· Reduces stress level.

· Induces better sleep at night.

· Creates positive attitude.

In practicing meditation for joy and happiness we are creating the conditions necessary to experience a happy state of mind.

Happiness is not determined by what’s happening around you but rather what’s happening within you.

Happiness from the scientific bent of mind:

· It thickens the major areas of the brain that helps one cope with uncomfortable situations.

· It shrinks Amygdala- the part of the brain that is activated when one experiences stress.

“We are born to be body.”