tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6507719906780340240.post1680902668470155987..comments2023-08-02T09:14:46.654-05:00Comments on DOING LIFE WELL: The incredible subway violinist storyCharles Christiansenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07737509270108902334noreply@blogger.comBlogger1125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6507719906780340240.post-63621315695788434962009-03-14T10:33:00.000-05:002009-03-14T10:33:00.000-05:00This insightful post of yours has brought many tho...This insightful post of yours has brought many thoughts and reflections. The blue zone has been an area of interest to me as my father read the book, went to a seminar, and met with the author. As a man in his mid-70's my dad is very active and occupationally engaged, yet too still chose to follow the blue zone in an attempt in enhance a life he already has spoken of as highly engaged and satisfying. In just one month after following the Blue Zone he lost 11 pounds and dropped his blood pressure. He was amazed. The percepts are very interesting. I too was interested in your discussion of happiness as the blue zone has actually posted a link on one of the happiest places in North America... namely a place in Mexico that despite its seemingly low quality of life, has been found to be one of the happiest. As I think back to a mission/ social service trip to the border cities in the 80's (one in which we worked with the locals to build churches and residences), I was struck by the fact that despite the blatent poverty and many folks living in cardboard boxes, that they were filled with such faith, love, hope and happiness. The concepts of resilience, social engagement, love, faith and hope came to mind. I have found this link inspiring and thought you and your readers may be interested:<BR/><BR/>http://www.bluezones.com/video/8-video/27-the-happiest-place-in-north-america<BR/><BR/>Thanks for your insightful blogs!<BR/>KringleKringlehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09007883013985271231noreply@blogger.com