If you can't explain it simply, you don't understand it well enough.
We need happy teachers to create Happy students, Happy campus, Happy Communities …
At Rekhi Foundation, we believe in the profound impact of teaching happiness in universities, and our commitment to this mission extends to training our faculty to deliver the most effective and insightful education.
Central to our training philosophy is the timeless wisdom of Albert Einstein’s quote, “If you can’t explain it simply, you don’t understand it well enough.” This principle underscores the importance of clarity and simplicity in teaching, especially when conveying the nuanced and multifaceted concepts of happiness.
Our training programs are meticulously designed to help educators deepen their understanding of happiness, ensuring that they can distill complex ideas into clear, accessible lessons for their students. We emphasize the need for faculty to master the core principles of happiness science, fostering an environment where they can articulate these concepts in a manner that resonates with students from diverse backgrounds.
The meeting featured presentations by Dr. Donaldson and Stewart on positive psychology, including its history, measurement methods, and the Perma 4 framework for predicting well-being. The discussion explored various aspects of human flourishing, with participants examining the importance of different building blocks like relationships, physical health, and meaning. The session concluded with announcements about an upcoming book release and future research opportunities, while highlighting the global applicability of positive psychology concepts across cultures.
The meeting focused on exploring the science of happiness and well-being, with discussions covering the development of positive psychology, the multidisciplinary nature of happiness research, and various ontological and epistemological questions about happiness. The participants examined methodological challenges in studying happiness scientifically, including the transient nature of happiness and the need for interdisciplinary approaches. The session concluded with discussions about sustainable happiness, the relationship between forgiveness and happiness, and the distinction between happiness and flourishing, with participants sharing personal experiences and insights about well-being across different cultures and contexts.
The meeting focused on the power of positive emotions and love, exploring their impact on well-being, cultural expressions, and physiological recovery. Saida presented research on the dynamics of love, cultural consensus theory, and cross-cultural studies, while participants shared personal experiences and cultural practices related to love and affection. The discussion highlighted the importance of emotional safety, connection, and repetitive behaviors in building flourishing communities and improving overall well-being.
Dr. Kendall presented research on the importance of purpose in life, its relationship to well-being, and methods for cultivating it, particularly in young people. The session explored the definition and development of purpose, its impact on various aspects of health and success, and the need for more global perspectives in purpose research. The conversation ended with a discussion on future research directions and the importance of understanding purpose in diverse cultural contexts.
Jamie presented her research on vitality in leadership, discussing measurement tools and findings from both qualitative and quantitative studies that examine various aspects of leader energy and well-being. She explored how leaders can positively share and maintain their energy through specific behaviors and self-care practices, while also touching on different leadership styles that impact vitality. Dr. Ayesha Sarfiraz concluded the session by expressing gratitude for Jamie’s presentation on leader vitality as part of the Science of Happiness series, which integrated positive psychology principles with practical leadership practices.
Dr. Kendall presented research on the importance of purpose in life, its relationship to well-being, and methods for cultivating it, particularly in young people. The session explored the definition and development of purpose, its impact on various aspects of health and success, and the need for more global perspectives in purpose research. The conversation ended with a discussion on future research directions and the importance of understanding purpose in diverse cultural contexts.
Dr. Manas K Mandal
Prof. Nayak
Rekhi Foundation for Happiness
