The following segment, "We need the support of a Community in Order to Thrive" is an article that appeared in Huffington Post, "8 Ancient Beliefs Now Backed By Modern Science" by Alena Hall.
Other "beliefs" addressed in the article include acupuncture, helping others, tai chi, meditation, and more. You can see the whole article here if you're interested. (Thanks to Alliance board member Brent Potter for posting the article).
Meanwhile, I thought this particular "belief" (below) was relevant here as there are so many opportunities to connect with likeminded others here.
>>>By the way, did you know you can "chat" instantly with any members online by clicking their name in the "Members Online" box in the bottom right? (You may need to 'open' the box by clicking where sit says "Members Online" first).
You can also start a "group chat" that everyone online can join in the box that says "Main Room." If you'd like to lead a "chat" discussion, you can even schedule an "Event" at a certain time when people can get on and discuss current events, news, your personal work or events, movies, etc. Please email info@depthpsychalliance.com if you have questions.
We need the support of a Community in Order to Thrive
Traditional Buddhist teachings suggest that community is a key component in any happy, fulfilled life. A 2010 study conducted by Brigham Young University and University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill researchers confirmed this belief, concluding that a healthy social life promotes longevity.
In analyzing the 148 studies -- involving more than 300,000 individual participants -- available on the subject, the researchers discovered that those with stronger social relationships maintained a 50 percent increased likelihood of survival. The effect of social relationships on mortality risk is even greater than the effect of exercise or obesity.
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