What the science of happiness says about the self and others | Aeon Essays
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What the science of happiness says about the self and others | Aeon Essays
In modern times, an experience of self—what is sometimes called a “sense of self”—that is defined only by our individual body as a center of identity and belonging can lead to the sadly common experience of disconnection, disillusionment, and despair.
Just as important, it allows us to touch a much deeper sense of belonging that lies inside human consciousness itself.