Why people recommend it
The Book of Delights by Ross Gay is a collection of lyrical essays celebrating everyday wonders, human connection, and moments of unexpected joy in the natural world. During an episode of the Huberman Lab podcast titled How to Achieve True Happiness Using Science-Based Protocols, released on December 23, 2024, Dr. Laurie Santos brought up Ross Gay's work to illustrate the practical psychological concept of a delight practice. Speaking with the host, Dr. Santos described the volume as a truly lovely piece of writing by the author. She explained how the book is structured around a specific exercise undertaken by Gay, wherein he challenged himself not only to actively locate and observe a source of delight on a daily basis, but also to compose a short essay reflecting upon that experience. By incorporating this literature into the conversation, Dr. Santos aimed to demonstrate to the audience how intentional attention to positive daily occurrences can serve as a powerful tool for cultivating personal happiness and emotional well-being based on actionable, scientifically grounded behavioral strategies.
Who recommended it
- Dr. Laurie Santos Recommended
Dr. Laurie Santos — 1 mention
“there's a really lovely book by the author Ross gay called The Book of delights and and he used a delight practice where every day he not only had to find a delight but write a short essay about it”