• Dr. Bani Narula

The ensuing paper addresses a pertinent and an emerging trend witnessed in today’s times i.e. the foremost basis for unhappiness is blamed onto failed human relationships and connections. To attend to the question ‘What contributes to one’s happiness and well being’? the researcher’s reply to the question lies in our roots of our existence i.e. our physical bodies which are interwoven with a combination of the five elements of air, water, fire, earth and spirit. We are fed at many levels by the presence of these resources in their various forms, inside and outside of our bodies. Similarly, our human connections revolve around strengths like gratitude, forgiveness, love, compassion, hope and vitality. Happiness lies in being together and it can be fed with these strengths. Also, if the five elements keep us alive, then it’s these strengths that keep us thriving. Thus, Positive psychology teaches positive behaviors in form of cultivating gratitude, practicing forgiveness, fostering hope, vitality, love and compassion - started early in life that can help reap benefits for many years.

Happiness, relationships, social connections

"Psychology Of Social Connections", International Journal of Emerging Technologies and Innovative Research (www.jetir.org), ISSN:2349-5162, Vol.6, Issue 5, page no.525-531, May-2019, Available :http://www.jetir.org/papers/JETIR1905479.pdf

"Psychology Of Social Connections", International Journal of Emerging Technologies and Innovative Research (www.jetir.org | UGC and issn Approved), ISSN:2349-5162, Vol.6, Issue 5, page no. pp525-531, May-2019, Available at : http://www.jetir.org/papers/JETIR1905479.pdf