Positive Psychology: ‪Arianna Huffington on InnerVIEWS with Ernie Manouse‬‏

Sunday, July 24, 2011

‪Arianna Huffington on InnerVIEWS with Ernie Manouse‬‏ - YouTube

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As a Greek immigrant wife of a U.S. Congressman, Arianna Huffington refused to remain in the background. Popular as a talk show guest for her conservative views and opinions, she could be strong and in control -- but always with a smile. But there were changes coming. In the late 90's, she and her husband, Michael Huffington, divorced; and her political views shifted. Now well known for her liberal stance, she ran for governor of California in 2003 and founded the extremely popular website -- The Huffington Post, whose sale to AOL earned her a reported $350 Million. On this episode of InnerVIEWS..., Ernie's conversation with author, activist and commentator, Arianna Huffington.

Positive Psychology given credence by Academia:

Positive psychology is the scientific study of the strengths and virtues that enable individuals and communities to thrive.

Commentators on the subject Martin Seligman and Mihaly Csikszentmihalyi, note that:

"The field of positive psychology at the subjective level is about valued subjective experiences: well-being, contentment, and satisfaction (in the past); hope and optimism (for the future); and flow and happiness (in the present).

At the individual level, it is about positive individual traits: the capacity for love and vocation, courage, interpersonal skill, aesthetic sensibility, perseverance, forgiveness, originality, future mindedness, spirituality, high talent, and wisdom.

At the group level, it is about the civic virtues and the institutions that move individuals toward better citizenship: responsibility, nurturance, altruism, civility, moderation,tolerance, and work ethic."