The Big Business of Happiness

I always believed that the practice of neuroscience and spirituality were on a path towards convergence. My belief was further reinforced by an article which appeared in today's New York Times. Patricia Leigh Brown wrote about the first ever American "Happiness and Its Causes" conference held recently in San Francisco. According to Brown the conference is part of a burgeoning happiness industry boom; the conference brought together various topics from neuroplasticity and mindfulness-based stress reduction to positive psychology and "being in the moment."  The new field of behavioral neurogenetics was highlighted in the article, revealing that behavior and emotions  are impacted not only by genes but also in part by environment. To read more click here: