How to be happy the Humanist way to be discussed in Lakeland

Oct. 12, 2010 - PRLog -- Lakeland, FL - Oct 12, 2010 - Everyone wants to be happy, but not everyone knows how to achieve happiness. Jennifer Hancock, the author of the new book The Humanist Approach to Happiness: Practical Wisdom, will be discussing how the Humanist philosophy can help people lead happier, more productive lives at the upcoming meeting of the Humanists of West Central Florida on Tuesday evening Oct 19th at the UU Congregation of Lakeland on Troy Avenue.

“Humanists are obsessed with happiness.” says Ms. Hancock. “Yet our pursuit of personal happiness is not hedonistic. We know that in order to be truly happy, we must be responsible to ourselves and to those around us.” Adding, “by helping make the world a better place, we help ourselves find happiness.”

Humanism is a progressive philosophy of life that challenges us to lead ethical lives of personal fulfillment that aspire to the greater good of Humanity. Or as Ms. Hancock personal motto puts it, “Live life, love other people and leave the world a better place.”

The talk and book signing will start at 7 pm at the UU Congregation of Lakeland located at: 3140 Troy Ave in Lakeland. The event is free and open to the public. This event is hosted by the Humanists of West Central Florida.

Jennifer Hancock is a writer, speaker, and Humanist.  She is the author of the new book The Humanist Approach to Happiness: Practical Wisdom.  She is the Tampa Humanism and Freethought Examiner for Examiner.com and writes a monthly freelance column about Humanism for the Bradenton Herald Newspaper. She also has her own blog and podcast about the Humanist Approach to happiness.  Jen is on the web at: www.jen-hancock.com  

Contact:
Jennifer Hancock
jen@jen-hancock.com

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Jennifer Hancock is a writer, speaker, and Humanist. She is the author of the new book The Humanist Approach to Happiness. She writes a monthly freelance column about Humanism for the Bradenton Herald and has a blog the Humanist Approach to happiness.