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The Surprising Source of Joy (Encore)
Aspen Ideas to Go
English - May 25, 2023 04:59 - 50 minutes - 46.4 MB - ★★★★ - 217 ratingsPhilosophy Society & Culture News Politics technology culture global affairs america diplomacy politics security aspen ideas festival psychology race Homepage Download Apple Podcasts Google Podcasts Overcast Castro Pocket Casts RSS feed
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Why is it that simple pleasures such as bubbles, rainbows, and hot air balloons bring joy to most people? Designer Ingrid Fetell Lee says, “there’s something really powerful in the idea that we all find joy in the same things,” especially items with little significance otherwise. Fetell Lee studied how our physical environment impacts our well-being, both physically and psychologically. She believes that our surroundings can be a powerful tool for cultivating happier, healthier lives … and joyful moments. In this episode, she talks about the difference between happiness and joy and how we can stimulate our senses to produce joy. Fetell Lee is the author of Joyful: The Surprising Power of Ordinary Things to Create Extraordinary Happiness.