Eudaemonology - Happiness & Well-being

"Success is not the key to happiness. Happiness is the key to success. If you love what you are doing, you will be successful." ~ Albert Schweitzer

"Happiness is not something ready-made. It comes from your own actions." ~ Dalai Lama

"The key to happiness is achievable dreams." ~ Nicholas Sparks

"We begin from the recognition that all beings cherish happiness and do not want suffering. It then becomes both morally wrong and pragmatically unwise to pursue only one's own happiness, oblivious to the feelings and aspirations of all others who surround us as members of the same human family. The wiser course is to think of others when pursuing our own happiness." ~ Dalai Lama

Principles and practices that lead to a fulfilling and meaningful life.

Philosophers such as Socrates, Plato, and Aristotle believed that eudaimonia was the purpose of human life—living virtuously, developing one's fullest potential, and ultimately achieving happiness.

Eudaemonology involves living virtuously and developing qualities like wisdom, courage, and justice.

The integration of psychological aspects—such as positive emotions, engagement, and relationship building—and spiritual aspects—such as meaning and achievement—can create eudaimonia.

Eudaemonology is about growth, personal fulfillment, and realizing one’s potential, rather than merely seeking pleasure. Meaningful relationships and finding purpose help individuals improve their quality of life, aiming for fulfillment rather than just superficial happiness.

Here are some questions to contemplate eudaimonia:

What does it mean to live well?

How can we develop lasting well-being?

What does a good life look like?

What is the balance of personal growth, ethical living, and inner contentment?