Way of the Heart continues diving deeper into the theme of “the Good Life.” Joined by Bishop Scott McCaig, the guys dive into conversation regarding the 4 levels of happiness and how that contributes towards our fulfillment. They discuss how the levels of happiness help motivate us to become a better person and often leads to improving the quality of life for yourself and family. They also take a look into the many unhealthy desires for success that people hold in their hearts. This episode is a must listen for anyone wanting to learn more about how to use the levels of happiness to satisfy their needs for fulfillment.

Key Points

1. The good life is reaching happiness on all four of it’s levels
2. The foundations of the idea of the good life is the Greek philosophers
3. Finding happiness in something external is the most basic level of happiness: material objects, physical pleasures, etc.
4. The pros and cons associated with the pursuit of each level of happiness
5. Owning possessions is fine unless you let the possessions own you
6. Happiness by comparison. Being happy due to your successes.
7. Happiness from doing good for others. Happiness from reaching out with our hearts to other people.
8. Perfect happiness recognizes that our deepest fulfillment yearns for something not of this world: Heaven. 

References“Fulfillment of All Desire” by Ralph Martin “Finding True Happiness” by Fr. Robert Spitzer“Flourishing: Why We Need Religion in a Globalized World” by Miroslav Volf

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