How To Health Podcast With Laurie Marbas, Md, Mba

In today's episode, I shared my contemplative mood inspired by a beautiful morning walk. I delved into the elusive nature of happiness, discussing how we often chase it as if it were a tangible object, only to find it slipping through our fingers. I emphasized that happiness is a concept we construct in our minds, often tied to specific achievements or circumstances, which leads to fleeting moments of joy followed by a return to unease. I explored the idea that suffering is an inherent part of life, particularly in Western societies where we are surrounded by abundance and expect constant happiness. Using the weather as an analogy, I illustrated how our perceptions of good and bad are subjective and based on personal constructs. A significant part of the discussion was about finding happiness in the face of death, whether it be physical death or the end of certain life circumstances. I shared a personal anecdote about experiencing profound joy from something as simple as finding an Asian pear in a hotel fru