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\nJoyful: The Surprising Power of Ordinary Things to Create Extra ordinary Happiness \;
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\nHav e you ever wondered why we stop to watch \;the \;orange glow that arrives before sunset\, or why we flock to see cherry blossoms bloom in sp ring? Is there a reason that people -- regardless of gender\, age\, cultur e\, or ethnicity -- are mesmerized by baby animals\, and can't help but sm ile when they see a burst of confetti or a cluster of colorful balloons? W e are often made to feel that \;the \;physical world has little or no impact on our inner joy. Increasingly\, experts urge us to find balanc e and calm by looking inward -- through mindfulness or meditation -- and m uting \;the \;outside world. But what if \;the \;natural v ibrancy of our surroundings is actually our most renewable and easily acce ssible source of joy? In \;Joyful\, designer Ingrid Fetell Lee explore s how \;the \;seemingly mundane spaces and objects we interact wit h every day have \;surprising \;and powerful effects on our mood. Drawing on insights from neuroscience and psychology\, she explains why on e setting makes us feel anxious or competitive\, while another fosters acc eptance and delight -- and\, most importantly\, she reveals how we can har ness \;the \;power \;of our surroundings to live fuller\, heal thier\, and truly \;joyful \;lives.
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