ARTICLE

FindCenter AddIcon

The Power of Music

By Sojin Kim, Theo Gonzalves, Lawrence-Minh Bùi Davis, Deborah Wong and Richie Traktivist — 2021

Music carries a special power—to physically and emotionally move us. It connects us to other people and places. Through these tracks, we call up the ancestors, stay present and look to the future. We invite you to explore the diverse ways through which Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders use music for affirmation and consolation, as a call to action and to find their joy.

Read on www.smithsonianmag.com

FindCenter Post-Image

The Joy Audit: How to Have More Fun in 2020

Many of us treat joy like the good china, only warranted on special occasions. Even if we know it is within our reach, we may not see it is within our control.

Article
Elle Hunt
2020
FindCenter AddIcon
FindCenter Post-Image

Giving Proof

The adage says it’s better to give than to receive. But is it really? The scientific evidence that generosity is good for us has been scant, even as the benefits of selfishness are obvious.

Article
Gretchen Reynolds
2017
FindCenter AddIcon
FindCenter Post-Image

Why Well-Being Is a Skill That Can Be Learned

There’s a growing understanding—and resources—to allow us to take control of our minds and of our own well-being.

Article
Richard J. Davidson
2015
FindCenter AddIcon
FindCenter Post-Image

The Four Keys to Well-Being

Dr. Richard Davidson explains that well-being is a skill that can be practiced and strengthened.

Article
Richard Davidson
2016
FindCenter AddIcon

EXPLORE TOPIC

Asian American and Pacific Islander Well-Being