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The Pursuit of Happiness

AL Kennedy reflects on what it means to pursue happiness in a world where 'not having enough money can be utterly miserable'.

A L Kennedy reflects on what it means to pursue happiness in a world where "not having enough money can be utterly miserable" and indulging our desire to acquire is also unsatisfying. The answer may lie in seeing that happiness is, "not so much a condition as a destination - it can inspire journeys ...better made in company".
Producer: Sheila Cook.

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Sun 4 Jan 201508:48

A Point of View: The pursuit of happiness

A Point of View: The pursuit of happiness

Everybody wants to be happy, but few of us seem to know how to achieve it, writes AL Kennedy.

Read AL Kennedy's article on the BBC News website

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RoleContributor
PresenterAL Kennedy
ProducerSheila Cook

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  • Fri 2 Jan 201520:50
  • Sun 4 Jan 201508:48

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