As part of LSA’s fall 2010 theme semester, What Makes Life Worth Living, we asked professor Christopher Peterson, one of the nation’s top experts in “positive psychology,” to describe some of what his research has taught us about a life well lived.

Part one: What makes life worth living?

Part Two: Happiness, creativity and resilience

What about you? What do you think are the elements of a life well lived? What brings lasting happiness? Share your ideas in the comments section below.

PLUS: “WMLWL” Theme Semester home page