The Little Book of Happiness. Where Joy Hides and How to Find It

Have you ever wondered why we are so drawn to sunsets that we stop to admire their red-orange glow? Or why people travel to Japan to see the cherry blossoms? Why do many—regardless of gender, age, culture, or ethnicity—find it hard to stifle a smile when they see a baby? Contrary to the widespread belief that our inner sense of happiness is largely unaffected by our external environment and that we need to seek harmony and calm within ourselves, Ingrid Fetell Lee urges us to listen to and observe the external world, which is actually the most accessible and renewable source of joy. Based on the latest psychological research findings, she outlines 10 principles of the aesthetics of joy and clearly demonstrates how what we interact with every day has a powerful impact on our mood. Drawing strength from our surroundings, each person can make their life happier, fuller, and more joyful.