legal sanity

My wife just returned from doctor’s appointment where a search for waiting room respite lead to Time Magazine’s current cover story and related articles on “The Science of Happiness.” I bought a copy, read a few of the pieces (some are available online without a subscription) and found them very enlightening. I particularly enjoyed the story entitled “Thank God It’s Monday,” which discusses the roots of job satisfaction, stating: “As researchers in psychology, economics and organizational behavior have been gradually discovering, the experience of being happy at work looks very similar across professions. People who love their jobs feel challenged by their work but in control of it. They have bosses who make them feel appreciated and co-workers they like. They can find meaning in whatever they do.” This amalgam of articles goes a long way to show that, for all the differences that make us unique individuals with distinct lifestyles, we are very much alike and united in our quest for happiness.