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According to science: Why the Palestinian people in Gaza endure
Gazans have cracked the code of enduring and living life with hope for a better future. They continue to teach us how to die (standing up) and how to live (praising God). The strength and solidarity they exhibit as they resist oppression and as we watch them with awe and terror are truly inspiring.
But how in the world do they do it?
“Happiness science” is a real field of study, often referred to as “positive psychology.” Researchers in this field explore various aspects of happiness, wellbeing, and what contributes to a fulfilling life. I turned to this research in an effort to understand how Gazans continue to cope even after the tons of bombs rained on them by the Israeli Zionist entity and its allies (the tons of bombs dropped on the strip are estimated to amount to a multiple of the size of the largest pyramid in Egypt) and even as this same brutal and depraved entity continues to bomb and hound them, the hudna (ceasefire) notwithstanding.
Resilience is a significant area of research within the field of positive psychology and national security. The latter is about developing the means for individuals, communities, and nations to withstand, adapt to, and recover from adversity. This happens through building resilience in the following areas: Critical Infrastructure Protection…
