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Hason, Rick, PH.D. ""The Self Transforming Brain"" Buddha's Brain. N.p.: New
Harbinger publications, n.d. N. pag. Print.
Hanson, Rick, PH.D. "Chapter 4, Happiness." Buddha's Brain. N.p.: n.p., n.d. 67-109.
Print.
Ruben, Gretchen. "10 Ways to Be Happier." Real Simple. N.p., n.d. Web. 22 Oct.
2015.
Bethan. "How to Be Happy: 15 Proven Habits." Sparring Mind RSS. N.p., 11 Sept.
2013. Web. 22 Oct. 2015. <http://www.sparringmind.com/be-happy/>.
Parks, Acacia, PhD. "What Is Happiness, Anyway?" Happify.com. N.p., n.d. Web. 22
Oct. 2015. <http://www.happify.com/hd/what-is-happiness-anyway/>.
Hanson, Rick, PH.D. "Evolution of Suffering." <i>Buddha's Brain</i>. N.p.: New
Harbinger Publications, n.d. 23-25. Print
In relation to the essay, to learn how to be happy, one will have to know what
brings unhappiness. An individual must understand the causes of suffering, which
this is fully explained in this chapter of the book. Suffering is classified in the book
as a range of strain, disappointment, worry, frustrations, stress, anger, dismay,
trauma, loneliness and sorrow. In the essay, the causes of suffering and ways to
avoid suffering will be explained. Less suffering will bring more happiness
How do the ideas presented in the text match or differ from other
authors ideas? I will talk directly more the causes on of being unhappy
and negativity. Not focused that much on Psychology.
Sentence Starter: This chapter focuses on three main issues. These are
How would I use this information IF I were to write an essay using this
information
I would digest the information then out it into my own words.
reading at the end of each chapter Author includes his other books that he has
wrote.
Did the text help you understand the topic? Most definitly
Did it change your thinking on the topic? Yes, Made me think more and
aware
Hason, Rick, PH.D. ""The Self Transforming Brain"" Buddha's Brain. N.p.: New
Harbinger publications, n.d. N. pag. Print.
Chapter one in the book is called The Self-Transforming Brain. Meaning that
the brain is capable of anything by mind. One quote in the book is When your
mind changes, your brain changes too. The opening statement for the chapter.
This section gives many facts about the brain and how to open your and alter the
brain. This relates to the essay by which I am going to talk about your mindset is
important on how to be happy. The mind and brain is well connected.
How do the ideas presented in the text match or differ from other
authors ideas? This text talks mostly about the brain. I will talk mostly on the mind
and perception
Sentence Starter: This chapter focuses on three main issues. These are
How would I use this information IF I were to write an essay using this
information. I would give facts about the brain and mind for supporting details
reading at the end of each chapter Author lists his books at end of book.
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Hanson, Rick, PH.D. "Chapter 4, Happiness." Buddha's Brain. N.p.: n.p., n.d.
67-109. Print.
Chapter 4 in the book is titled Taking in the Good. This chapter is selfexplanatory; its on taking in the good parts in life. According to Buddhisms
Eightfold Path, you should create, preserve and increase beneficial memories and
eliminate the bad memories. How this relates to my essay is I am going to talk
about how to be happy, taking in the good deeply applies. Negative memories and
negative thoughts brings you down, it really affects your outlook on life.
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How do the ideas presented in the text match or differ from other
Sentence Starter: This chapter focuses on three main issues. These are
How would I use this information IF I were to write an essay us. I would
reading at the end of each chapter Author refers other books by himself
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provided? Academic
Ruben, Gretchen. "10 Ways to Be Happier." Real Simple. N.p., n.d. Web. 22
Oct. 2015.
This Web article actually has lists 15 instead 10 habits of people that are
extremely happy. It ranges from Thinking of yourself less to Keeping your eye on
the prize. The lists is well detailed and has good points made. This relates to my
essay because I am going to talk about many ways to be happy. I will cover a few
topics in this article thats already listed.
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How do the ideas presented in the text match or differ from other
authors ideas?
Sentence Starter: This chapter focuses on three main issues. These are
How would I use this information IF I were to write an essay using this
information
provided?
Is it generalized or specific?
How do the ideas presented in the text match or differ from other
authors ideas? It digs down deep to explain what happiness is instead of stating
what makes one happy.
Sentence Starter: This chapter focuses on three main issues. These are
Happiness is not feeling good all time. Happiness is not how rich or poor you are.
Happiness is not a final destination.
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