Letters To My Daughter

What makes you happy? Undoubtedly, there would be numerous and varied answers to this question. Aristotle said, “One swallow does not make a summer, neither does one fine day; similarly, one day or brief time of happiness does not make a person entirely happy.” Let’s talk about what it means to be happy.   What you’ll hear in this episode:   After big weekend celebrations for my daughter’s graduation and birthday, I am exhausted! Rest and balance are essential, which is one of the themes of Aristotle’s work, the Nicomachean Ethics, from which the above quote is taken Everyone wants to be happy, but the extremes of life bring much unhappiness Being kind to your body with rest brings happiness Times of insane busy-ness have to be balanced with times of rest It’s OK to plan in times for rest and relaxation Aristotle advocated principles of moderation and balance, not pushing too far in either direction What are the things and who are the people who take your energy from you? (these might be “EGR” people---”extr