Sunday, May 26, 2024
Happiness
Cynthia Grzywinski
In these uncertain times, we hear a lot about happiness – all kinds of advice on how to pursue it, how to attain and maintain it. The right to pursue something called “happiness” even appears in the US Declaration of Independence, but what does it mean to be truly “happy”? We’ll explore this concept by asking what science, philosophy, world religions, and culture tell us. What should we hold onto, and what should we let go of? Let’s hear what the likes of ancient Roman poet/philosopher Lucretius, writer and satirist George Bernard Shaw, and the venerable Buddhist monk Thich Nhat Hahn have to say. It could change your life!
Bio: Cynthia, a UUCSJS member, has been affiliated with this community since 2005. She currently serves as a member of the Nominations Committee and the NJ Faith Action Environmental Justice task force. She is a retired FAA Engineering Research Psychologist, with a Master’s degree in Aviation Science – Human Factors. A lover of music, Cynthia is a member of the UUCSJS choir who from time to time you’ll see at the piano or playing flute. As a lay speaker, she has contributed several sermons. A devotee and practitioner of Buddhism and the teachings of Thich Nhat Hahn, she also belongs to the UUCSJS Buddhist Sangha. Cynthia currently resides in Galloway Township with her rescue dog, Jazzy.
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