Is an excellent radio program on the CBC. I subscribe to the podcast and have been obsessed with many an episode. Calvin was a little worried after I listened to a series that inspired me to wear pants to church. But perhaps more on that later. This particular episode seemed appropriate to post because Gretchen Rubin, the author of the Happiness project (which I enjoyed btw) is interviewed. Even though the theme of the show is exploring why her project may not be the best pursuit, she still comes across very well, thoughtful and compelling. I was interested in the idea that life is about more than just being happy. The idea of happiness is a mysterious one. What does it mean to be happy and if "men are that the might have joy"...what do we make of a life that has more sorrowful and blue periods than sunshiney ones. Surely a life devoid of happiness isn't useless, is it? But as Rubin talks about in her book, isn't choosing happiness more challenging than being heavy and depressed at times? I thought this was a very thought provoking show..take a listen at:
http://www.cbc.ca/ideas/episodes/2011/06/20/say-no-to-happiness/
I just want to say, I love CBC Radio One. I'm always impressed with their quality of programs. I often want to blog about what I hear on CBC because it's so fascinating how they present a perspective of humanity and then analyze it. When I drive around listening to the radio, I often find myself parked at my destination and I haven't left the van for over half an hour! I just want to hear the end of it, you know?
ReplyDeleteI know exactly what you mean! I used to stay in the car or run inside and turn on the radio to not miss a word:) You'll have to tell me some of your favourite episodes!
ReplyDeletewhat about the pantsuit you used to wear to church?
ReplyDeletei heard that program too nards, it was really interesting
Do you guys listen to Tapestry? I love that one too. Dang, I miss that pant suit! Pant suits are kind of in right now, right? I need to get on that!
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