Flow By Mihaly Csikszentmihalyi Summary
The Subjectivity of Happiness
In the article “The subjectivity of happiness: on Mihaly Csikszentmihalyi's 'Flow” by Chase Nordengren we learn that in order to be truly happy one must change themselves and not the environment. In addition to changing the way we think, our habits and our actions individuals have to take into consideration the idea of flow activities. Csikszentmihalyi’s states, happy individuals are one with the world, engaging in activities that match a high level of difficulty with a high degree of skills. With this, happiness does not mean being content in life but rather being able to challenge one self.
Csikszentmihalyi believes in the power of challenges. The idea of flow activity where oppositions in life will have an effect on happiness and that true contentment is available to anyone. If things become difficult we must overcome and fight for ourselves, we must fight to obtain our souls. …show more content…
While going through unimaginable challenges Victor was able to find happiness and thrive under adversity. The concentration camps were not ideal situations. But, because of the challenges, Frankl could not change his environment but rather his inner workings. To become happy he established a deeper love for family, and created a sense of humor.
In the article, Nordengren mentions Csikszentmihalyi skepticism when it comes to religious traditions in particular the Christian religion. He believes that Christian preaching have little relevance when it comes to true happiness. He states, that being saved from sin does not guarantee happiness and neither will an undeveloped
In the article “The subjectivity of happiness: on Mihaly Csikszentmihalyi's 'Flow” by Chase Nordengren we learn that in order to be truly happy one must change themselves and not the environment. In addition to changing the way we think, our habits and our actions individuals have to take into consideration the idea of flow activities. Csikszentmihalyi’s states, happy individuals are one with the world, engaging in activities that match a high level of difficulty with a high degree of skills. With this, happiness does not mean being content in life but rather being able to challenge one self.
Csikszentmihalyi believes in the power of challenges. The idea of flow activity where oppositions in life will have an effect on happiness and that true contentment is available to anyone. If things become difficult we must overcome and fight for ourselves, we must fight to obtain our souls. …show more content…
While going through unimaginable challenges Victor was able to find happiness and thrive under adversity. The concentration camps were not ideal situations. But, because of the challenges, Frankl could not change his environment but rather his inner workings. To become happy he established a deeper love for family, and created a sense of humor.
In the article, Nordengren mentions Csikszentmihalyi skepticism when it comes to religious traditions in particular the Christian religion. He believes that Christian preaching have little relevance when it comes to true happiness. He states, that being saved from sin does not guarantee happiness and neither will an undeveloped