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Inspiring Videos on Faith and Happiness
Explore a collection of inspiring videos on faith and happiness at Map to Happiness. Discover faith-based talks by LDS leaders like Russell M. Nelson, alongside scientific insights from experts like Arthur C. Brooks, Veritasium, and The Greater Good Science Center. These videos, curated by Michael B. Nhem, blend spiritual wisdom with research to uplift your journey to joy.
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Universal Laws: Dive Deeper by Bob Proctor
The Power of Spiritual Momentum by Russell M. Nelson
The Surprising Science of Happiness by Dan Gilbert
The Three Cosmic Laws
Explore Scientific Insights on Happiness
Discover the Science Behind Happiness
Explore how science unveils the secrets of happiness through research and insights. Learn how enjoyment, purpose, and gratitude—principles supported by neuroscience—can enhance your joy. These videos offer a scientific perspective to complement our faith-based journey at Map to Happiness, inviting you to deepen your understanding of lasting happiness.
Summary of The Art and Science of Happiness by Arthur C. Brooks
As believers, we know that true happiness flows from faith in God, a gift that anchors us through life’s trials as promised in Philippians 4:7. This divine truth is beautifully echoed in Arthur C. Brooks’ TEDxKC talk, “The Art and Science of Happiness,” delivered on September 15, 2022. As a Harvard professor, Brooks explores happiness through a scientific lens, offering insights that align with our journey at Map to Happiness to inspire joy through faith.
Brooks challenges the “bucket list” pursuit of happiness, arguing it leads to a hedonic treadmill—chasing more without satisfaction. He defines happiness with three components: enjoyment (deep connection with memory), purpose (meaningful work), and satisfaction (gratitude over desire). He explains that pleasure (e.g., a new car) fades, while enjoyment (e.g., a family meal) endures, supported by neuroscience showing the prefrontal cortex’s role in joy. Brooks suggests managing desires by appreciating what we have, citing faith, family, friends, and work as “macronutrients” of happiness—principles that resonate with our trust in God’s blessings.
For us, this science reinforces scripture, like 1 Thessalonians 5:18’s call to “give thanks in all things.” Brooks’ insights encourage us to deepen our faith, cherish family (as in my recent BBQ with loved ones), and find purpose in God’s plan, blending science with the spiritual joy we seek at Map to Happiness.
Watch Arthur C. Brooks on the science of happiness
What The Ultimate Study On Happiness Reveals by Veritasium
At Map to Happiness, we believe that God’s love shines through our relationships, as reflected in Proverbs 17:17, “A friend loveth at all times.” This truth is echoed in Veritasium’s 2023 video, “What The Ultimate Study On Happiness Reveals,” which shares findings from the Harvard Study of Adult Development. Over 85 years, researchers found that strong relationships—not wealth or fame—are the key to a happy, healthy life. The study shows that those with deep connections at age 50 were healthiest at 80, a reminder of the eternal value of family and friends. Join us in exploring how science affirms the joy of connection that faith in God nurtures.
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#talkmentalillness Interview with Dr. Dacher Keltner on the Science of Happiness
At Map to Happiness, we know that God’s peace can transform our hearts, as promised in John 16:33, “In me ye might have peace.” This truth finds support in the “#talkmentalillness” 2021 interview with Dr. Dacher Keltner, a happiness expert from UC Berkeley’s Greater Good Science Center. Keltner explores how positive emotions like awe, compassion, and kindness can improve mental well-being, offering hope in life’s challenges. His insights show how science aligns with faith, encouraging us to cultivate joy through connection and gratitude, as we strive for at Map to Happiness.