Oprah Winfrey and Arthur Brooks collaborate on "happiness"

[@scpatl4now]

When you have money it's easy to say money doesn't bring happiness. I agree that the pursuit of money beyond what you need to be comfortable wont bring happiness (just the opposite), but having no money makes it harder to be happy when you have to worry about where your next meal will come from.

[@typorter-pp6lh]

They say it because it is true. I am no more happy today as a 48-year-old with plenty of money than I was when I was a 23-year-old making $500 a week and living with three roommates. In many ways I am LESS happy because many close family members and friends are now gone. No amount of money will bring my parents, grandparents or brother back from the dead.

[@jeffrobodine8579]

Oprah will be happy when she owns most of Maui.

[@robincido5921]

Take care if Oprah buy some houses around your neighborhood... global warming could reach you fast !!! 🔥🔥🔥

[@Ann-sf6od]

I totally agree

[@MrStaybrown]

Wow . Living in Hawaii, money, vacations, all that you could ever want, never worry about food, fuel, Christmas. In a way she's just bragging about her wealth.

[@johncooksey79]

Oprah may be happier donating some of her own money to help Maui residents rebuilt their homes.

[@maryhurst4663]

She already has. I read it was $5 million

[@margaretspielman5347]

@@maryhurst4663I hope that’s where she starts donating. $5 million is a drop in the bucket for her.

[@Deserie710]

@@margaretspielman5347Instead of “donating” $5 million and some pillows she should of given each family $1 million dollars I am sure she could fork out $100 million easily isn’t that at least 100,000 thousand families?

[@sunshine3914]

If you afforded a home in Hawaii, you’ve already been blessed beyond measure.

[@robincido5921]

Take care if Oprah buy some houses around your neighborhood... global warming could reach you fast !!! 🔥🔥🔥

[@sniferlip]

People who have money and/or looks and/or fame always tell people who have none of these things that all they have to do is appreciate what they have.

[@maxmulsanne7054]

Basically another form of superficial intellect. They express things that are contrary to the facts, knowing full well that they are lying.

[@donnabaardsen5372]

Well said, both of you. And 100 percent true.

[@margo3367]

Why is that? I thought the same thing. It’s hard to be happy if you’re worried about paying the rent/ mortgage.

[@chicanapunkLA]

This commenter sounds angry at the fact that a wealthy person is telling them they don't need many to be happy. If you're starving that's a completely different story There are resources to put food on your table & a community that can help.

[@sunshine3914]

@@chicanapunkLAThose resources are stretched beyond their ability, & have been for the last 7 years or so. The lines at the food banks are unbelievably long in the south, I cannot imagine how it will be for the north this winter.

[@KongSiXin]

People with lots of money love to say that money has zero to do with so called “happiness.”

[@pagerumer3533]

Seems to be poor remember and her choices lead her elsewhere.

[@bernaridho]

A common lie

[@debbie5728]

Oooh... Who sprinted straight to the comments on this one?

[@susanmarie2231]

Happiness = Peace of Mind. I learned this later in life.

[@steveconn]

Wealthy people lecture happiness. Aww...😊

[@jamiemacdonald436]

It's so endearing isn't it? 😂🤣

[@yvonneplant9434]

Oprah grew up in poverty but she's an example of the " American Dream". Sounds like you hate her success.

[@susansantana4454]

Thinking the same!

[@susansantana4454]

​@@yvonneplant9434and darling are you achieving your American dream? It's a little harder to attain these days considering the trickle down effect of the reagan area never made it down to us peons!

[@john-robert1961]

The pursuit of pleasure leads to addiction and misery. I totally agree!

[@EnronnSierra]

I bet if these two were working 40 hour weeks and some times OT just to keep up with the cost of living, they would definitely would say I want lots of money to be content and happy. I've realized people like Oprah are very far removed from the everyday lives of average people. When you have been a billionaire for decades, than tends to happen to you.

[@donnabaardsen5372]

👍👍

[@luiscamacho929]

You hit that nail on the head. It looks like she is always looking for things to make her happy and/or “fulfilled”. I got sick instantly when I saw $100k in my acct after a home sale, it was that extra zero that made such a difference

[@jackrice2770]

Yeah, my thought exactly. I know what would make me happy: a bloody great pile of money! I've never understood fabulously wealthy people whining about their "happiness". Yeah, sure, no matter how much money you have, your personal emotional issues don't magically go away, but not worrying every damned minute of every damned day about how you're going to pay your bills is a helluva good start toward happiness. If poor Oprah isn't happy, she can sign her billions over to me and see how she feels then. Give me a freakin' break!

[@cheri7054]

Oprah has also been through a lot of her own trauma. Yes, many years she's rich and can afford happiness yet money doesn't buy happiness. Having money has it's burdens as well

[@jackrice2770]

@@cheri7054 Tell you what...She can lay a few hundred million on me and I'll struggle to deal with it. Yeah, all God's children got problems, and yeah, money won't solve them all...but if being a billionaire is so terribly hard, there's no law says they can't give their billions away and get a job flipping burgers. I assume that would make these poor, sad billionaires absolutely thrilled to their bones. As the line in Fiddler on the Roof goes: "It's no shame to be poor...but it's no great honor either!"

[@D-Rex-]

To slightly disagree with Oprah: Social media is often *less* than a snapshot of peoples lives, it is often greatly enhanced or *outright fabricated* , i.e. FAKE. Not to mention social media being a huge time suck, which leads to an economic drain as people try to "keep up", all coupled with enhanced anxiety and of course misinformation/mal-information. And of course there is a tiny percentage that results in benefit, such as keeping in touch from a distance, or distribution of legitimate helpful information.

[@etoneetone]

Yes and Aliens do come down here from time to time and just sigh ;) and shake their heads , when will the powers that be -wake up

[@hole_dip]

Glad these rich people have realized that happiness really is just a choice we make. Wonder if there might be some economic reasons causing so many of us to not realize it. Hmm.

[@jeffrobodine8579]

Oprah will be happy when she owns most of Maui.

[@MrComplement]

monks who have nothing say the same thing.

[@charitylouisa]

I guess if she gives a book to all those who lost their homes in Lahaina, they'd figure out how to be happy

[@pagerumer3533]

You make it sound like she should just wear sweatpants and not give life, her best effort or attention.

[@pnw6324]

Wow. How could you say anything good about this woman! She loves to tell us poor people how to exist. Look what she is doing to the Hawaiians. Have compassion for them… not her.

[@49lucky]

My happiness is, at 74 I can still go out and get a great job. So keep trying folks no matter how old you are. It will happen. 😊

[@pam0626]

That’s wonderful. Mind if I ask what kind of work you are in?

[@49lucky]

Healthcare in a big hospital diet tech

[@pam0626]

@@49lucky TY!

[@okay5045]

Rich, accomplished people tell people how to be happy gee cant wait to hear what they have to say 😂😂😂

[@BlahBlah-em2ed]

20,000 acres of Maui ownership untouched by fire would make anyone happy.

[@catzenhouse]

Saw Oprah on the label and went "nope!" 😡

[@Seekthetruth3000]

Imagine Oprah living in a poor black neighborhood and sharing her wealth with the poor folks who live in this country.

[@jeffrobodine8579]

Oprah drove through some of the worst neighborhoods of Chicago in the back of her Limo on the way to Harpo Studios and never did anything to help.

[@MrComplement]

@@jeffrobodine8579 what route did she drive and what neighborhoods are you referring to?

[@pagerumer3533]

She’s been donating to charities her whole career, so maybe know who she is first, before you make a snide comments.

[@Seekthetruth3000]

Why does she not live in a poor black neighborhood? How about the Obamas?@@pagerumer3533

[@repentantsoul4213]

Oprah is ‘happy’ when she’s asking YOU for money for disasters. She doesn’t equate happiness w/giving, she equates it w/YOU giving. C’mon people turn those pockets inside out!! Hey Gail, call your friend, see if she can let go of a few $$$ for those folks over in Morocco! Maybe that could help with burial expenses for some 2,000 people!!!!

[@christinacascadilla4473]

The problem is that Oprah has invited so many frauds on to her Super Soul Sunday show that she’s lost all credibility. No one who made that much money could actually believe what those people say. So I’ve got to wonder why she’s promoting them. Here it is fairly transparent. We’re promoting a book. And then this suddenly becomes an advertisement for Amy’s Bread. Weird, Oprah spent 30 years trying to convince an audience that they would be happy if we all bought her “favorite things.” Now the message appears to be the opposite. Other than feeling that Oprah is a huge fraud, I’m a big fan.

[@cheri7054]

@christinacascadilla4473 I don't think Oprah knew who Dr Oz Dr Phil were as people. I do think she regrets having them. Other guests she's had on super soul Sunday are good honrest people. Hard for Oprah to know the reality of them all. Her heart is or was in the right place.

[@jeffrobodine8579]

@@cheri7054 Oprah has been working hard to purchase as much of Maui as she can while the displaced people of Leheina will get to live in FEMA trailers.

[@cheri7054]

@@jeffrobodine8579 I heard that but I'm not sure if that's true or not. Maybe she will develop housing for Hawaiians there. I hope she does the right thing.

[@jeffrobodine8579]

@@cheri7054 The poor displaced Hawaiian's will not be able to afford a new home on their old property unless they get hired as "the help."

[@cheri7054]

@@jeffrobodine8579 What's the solution??

[@JamesWyatt-o5j]

Hey, Oprah, maybe help find the kids BEFORE you buy up their parents' land. THAT would make me 'happy'.

[@JWatts-gc4zw]

I see Oprah as a Dem and nothing more.

[@dead666jezebel]

Really bad timing on this piece, Sunday Morning. Oprah's happiness is displacing 1000s of Lahainans in order to purchase their ancestral land. Then she has the audacity to ask everyone else for money to "help" them. Just as Trump gets his sycophants to pay for his legal fees under the guise of funding his campaign. We're currently in a recession but yet you can clearly see how this doesn't affect the extremely wealthy at all. Meanwhile, we're out here living paycheck to paycheck.

[@BlahBlah-em2ed]

The timing is perfect, in a sense to elevate her to sainthood to the rest of the people who have no clue what’s going on in Maui.

[@cheri7054]

@@BlahBlah-em2ed I think Oprah has donated a lot of money to the people of Hawaii. She shouldn't be buying land. The Natives of Hawaii need to take it back

[@sellmav]

So out of touch and callous 🤮

[@snyderman001]

You have no idea of how little I care. I think there might be some people in Hawaii who would have a different interpretation of happiness right now.

[@pagerumer3533]

There can be many interpretations, I don’t suggest she have someone who is not interested, read her book. So don’t read it. Find your happiness on your own. Looks like you’re done well so far, with this super enlightening comment from you! Thanks for sharing my life has been enhanced!

[@duckman5274]

I need to buy a book someone else wrote for Oprah about Oprah like Oprah needs another sandwich.

[@mosquitosthrash6811]

There is more happiness in giving.❤️

[@JeffreyGillespie]

$2,500,000,000 would bring me plenty of happiness.

[@Clintsessentials]

Same. 😂🤣

[@mistyapril29]

Self Awareness Blindness is a problem for Oprah. Oprah has a pride and privilege problem and she should really work on that

[@truckcamper5751]

Why doesn’t Oprah share her money with the people in Maui that would make her happy yeah, right

[@pagerumer3533]

She has already shared 5 million and set up a donation, and went to the stores to buy the people of Maui things…What have you done?

[@truckcamper5751]

@@pagerumer3533 oh, I’ll contribute money if you go first

[@doomergirl3981]

5 million is nothing for her , she is a billionaire and steals land in Hawaii like a greedy colonist@@pagerumer3533

[@Iluvcollecting]

Happiness is close friends, family that truly care & love you & content to accept everyday & that you put one foot on the floor & say I’m grateful for another day!

[@marytheresejacksonlutz2533]

Exactly l!

[@jeffrobodine8579]

All the good comments are at the end where they are hoping you will not see them.

[@noothername6199]

A rich millionaire telling people struggling to pay for gas and electric how to be "happy". Shes a joke Lol

[@SlowLew222]

Billionaire...but you are right 👍

[@Ccgatcha17]

I want to know if Oprah and Arthur Brooks were happy when they were starting their careers 🤔 I bet they thought I will work super hard so I can have more money to live and enjoy life that they have now. I do not believe what they say that money does not buy happiness but having more money helps a little with our daily lives. Economy has gotten worse and it is not going to get better. I wish I have more money not to worry on budgeting for grocery shopping.

[@aguerra1381]

NO human is the master of his fate or captain or captain of his soul. This statement is pure FANTASY! We are ALL conditioned souls under the influence, dominion and authority of higher spiritual POWERS. Our vision and knowledge of REALITY is way too limited to assume such roles. Some are fortunate enough to have GOD in their existence. ONLY He can see the whole picture and chart the right course..

[@ColtonJohnsonBrice09]

I agree 100%! BTW God is not a he❤

[@donnabaardsen5372]

​@@ColtonJohnsonBrice09 Nonsense. Indeed He is, the Bible makes that clear.

[@ColtonJohnsonBrice09]

@donnabaardsen5372 Wrong, Jesus spoke Aramaic, look up the word he used to describe God. This is why you are lost.

[@jermainemyrn19]

We aren't not happy. We are broke and getting angry. Over 60% of us live paycheck to paycheck. Money leads to a life where you can avoid all the bad about society.

[@pnw6324]

Wow. How could you say anything good about this woman! She loves to tell us poor people how to exist. Who tf would follow her guide to “getting happier”. Look what she is doing to the Hawaiians. Remember when someone shows you who they are, believe them. Have compassion for them… not her.

[@mnh1956]

One has to choose to be happy.😊

[@sunshinecoolwater9528]

It's difficult to appear down-to-earth and happy, by enjoying artisan breads as you beg ordinary Americans to donate to one's future real estate properties.

[@margo3367]

Sunday Morning appears to be in the position of promoting books this week. First, Walter Isaacson gushing over Elon Musk; and now this. I think the key to my happiness is not buying the books.

[@funnygirl3351]

Honestly getting sick of all of the promotions on CBS and other morning shows, enough already. I don't tune in to shop!! The Oprah promotion on CBS is nauseating to me.

[@MrComplement]

CBS owns a book publisher so it's free advertising

[@adamwatt420]

Ffs Oprah, give the people of hawaii theor land back, that would surely bring happiness

[@ExplainAndSummarize]

I'm here just for the comments.

[@efthymis]

She should be ashamed with a fortune of 3.5 billions and her billionaire friends who all together have gathered a trillion. Asking for donations is about as insulting as you can get.

[@jawkneekat]

Dr. Phil, Dr. Oz, Suze Orman, and now this guy? I hope Prof. Brooks is happy to be on that list.

[@corneliusmakin-bird7540]

Is Oprah going to talk about her connections to Epstein and Weinstein?

[@cleroyster2610]

Read the comments, Oprah. They will tell you where you stand.

[@donnabaardsen5372]

This clarifies nothing, since comments vary.

[@pagerumer3533]

I think you’re missing the point! She said she doesn’t put her happiness in other peoples hands. Apparently reading other people’s comments is not the way to your enlightment. I wonder what is?

[@pagerumer3533]

@@donnabaardsen5372 I don’t look to comments to verify anything! That’s not thinking for yourself. I don’t identify my reality with other peoples opinions and neither does Oprah…obviously. 😊

[@briantucker5322]

"The Secret" to happiness is owning lots of prime Hawaiian real estate.

[@pagerumer3533]

She had to get it together first before she could own property on Maui, that’s no secret! She probably was happy way before this 😊.

[@briantucker5322]

@@pagerumer3533 I was subtly referring to the book "The Secret". Oprah pushes New Aged Snake Oil to her fans for profit.

[@hoplitnet]

rich people are weird af

[@strangelee4400]

Money doesn't make you happy....but it makes being miserable a lot more enjoyable.

[@leonardodemelo3711]

We are using the wrong word…happiness is an emotion …not a state of being…Better to be content….content is acceptance… complete acceptance of what is…. It’s peaceful and balanced… Be content

[@islandgirl8914]

❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@lee-johnson]

Happiness comes and goes, what you should seek is Joy

[@donnabaardsen5372]

No, who we should seek is God. He is the true and only real Source of lasting happiness and joy.

[@lee-johnson]

@@donnabaardsen5372 that’s what I meant. Joy is found in the Lord.

[@Sharonlind-g4m]

I hate Oprah 😂

[@ONE1BEAT]

Thank you, the lessons of Buddha How to have genuine happiness Compassion , real fuel and help you seek answers , Wisdom Root of all suffering , ignorance

[@noothername6199]

Buda can’t hear you or help you No statue can. Jesus said I am the Way the Truth and the Life

[@Ann-sf6od]

When Oprah started promoting Harry & Meghan Markle's cruel behavior towards their families I stopped listening to her. Real easy to be happy when you aren't worried about how to pay your medical bills or mortgage ... a base amount of money IS part of feeling secure and happy. Just can't listen to a billionaire and her friends offering free advice.

[@suzanne296]

You don't need a book. You surround with people church your community etc

[@islandgirl8914]

❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@Blackjax137]

Multi-billionaire swindling ordinary Americans in the middle of a recession for her next tax write off when she could just privately fund and bankroll Maui's recovery... Is suddenly an expert on happiness. Give me a break.

[@pagerumer3533]

She’s not suddenly an expert on happiness have you not followed any of her career and if not why are you commenting? Give your self a brake away from your attitude.

[@brentgardner9694]

Here's a clue....Start the search in the word. Stop looking to these people for "happiness".

[@TechSiyaad]

I think happiness comes from the soul, and the soul needs its ultimate purpose to be satisfied which is to know its creator and sustainer, so find truth by searching the truth itself.

[@tizzlekizzle]

Happiness is about buying thousands of acres for dirt cheap on an island with limited land for locals watching their homes burn in wildfire then doing nothing but taking pics of yourself handing out pillows for publicity.

[@LOADING...o.o.o]

Oprah should donate half of her wealth to lift up her spirit. Right now her 3.2 billion weighting heavily on her soul. Just saying.

[@rachelmiller6458]

Through her philanthropic ventures, Oprah made it her mission “to lead, to educate, to uplift, to inspire and to empower women and children throughout the world”, which she has successfully accomplished through donating approximately US$72mn to worthy organisations. Aug 19, 2022 easy to find that information on the internet...

[@sammavacaist]

Where you can't find happiness: the comments section on youtube! 😃

[@donnaokain5506]

Just Love The Wig!😂

[@cleroyster2610]

Oprah, got your oceanfront lot in Lahaina, yet? Asking for a friend.

[@JamesPorter-z9i]

That is so inspiring to hear a Harvard professor and Oprah talk about happiness an money unnecessary to achieve it. Made my wife cry. Not believable 😢

[@nlopez6985]

Boooooooo 👎

[@MrStaybrown]

A roundabout way to brag about wealth.

[@moc.m.9606]

Cancel oprah

[@kimbernewman6403]

❤❤ I’m going to share this with my friends and piers today.

[@TheRobHess]

Happiness….having all the money in the world. You peasants wouldn’t understand.

[@celestialx8]

Oprah's burn maui town

[@HondacivictypeR777]

Just came to leave a dislike, glad people are waking up.

[@brodiering]

CBS running damage control for Oprah 😂 How much did she pay to have this piece done?

[@YuliaGrushevskaya-bi6he]

Wonderfull subject happiness is always a choise of perception 😊

[@petermalbin1629]

I didn’t like the questions. Too much gushing on the part of O’Donnell.

[@bloatedsodium7301]

The best advice for finding your happiness: Don't Lose Your Dinosaur. Thank you, Mr. Doback.

[@Leo-gt1bx]

Donate your billions and land.

[@pagerumer3533]

Since when does someone donate everything and have you even donated anything? Seems like some people can’t handle other peoples self-made realities very easily. I’m sure she’s going to read this comment and take it to heart LOL.

[@teresakelton8286]

I agree totally!

[@Dnn411]

Xcuse me but OUR happiness is NOT HEARING FROM YOU.

[@suesally2103]

I just don’t like that Woman 🤨

[@sharonbruno2987]

Who cares.

[@citizen3902]

LOL!!!!

[@antonl8346]

She needs to leaves maui this is the most evil person

[@childofgod1840]

I'm happy knowing Oprah is getting exposed😂😂

[@leonardodemelo3711]

She and Gail are starting to look more and more alike…

[@jaf8771]

They say that married couples begin to look alike. So yes, you're correct.

[@mililaniman]

This report forces me to examine what makes me happy in my early fifties.

[@janespitfire9884]

Good idea for Oprah to invite Mr Brooks to dinner and talk. Looking forward to the book for more happiness in my life. Can t we all enjoy a bit more?

[@arielshikoba1857]

Gaining correct balance of the Material Realm makes everybody happy and keeps you alive 🥰 #thatsthetruth

[@VenusEvan_1885]

Please give me money I wanna be unhappy.

[@pattiiman989]

Happiness is nothing compared to the Joy that can be found in Jesus❤️

[@bonniej0]

IT'S A SHAME SO MANY PEOPLE ARE BLIND TO YOUR FOLLOWING

[@daniel-gh6bj]

LOVE! Y-E-A-H!

[@deana6072]

They are probably deleting comments 😂 she's truly Evil she even had fire fighters near her home in Maui on standby in case of a fire sounds premeditated to me 🤷‍♂️ and she wants us to help fix the land near her when she can easily do it?! These people are disgusting.

[@RIP_Dislike_Button]

Oprah is a cuntinuing source of inspiration to me.

[@tiboregoldberger6817]

🤑💰🤮🤑💰🤮🤑💰🤑💰🤮🤑💰🤮🤑💰🤮🤑💰🤮🤑💰🤮🤑💰🤮🤑💰 0:23

[@sherylcrowe3255]

CANCEL OPRAH 😞👎🏻 NOTHING SHE HAS TO SAY IS HELPFUL TO ANYONE OTHER THAN HERSELF 🚫🚫

[@pagerumer3533]

Strange to exaggerate and so severely, what’s this about?

[@brenthaugen1270]

🇺🇸MAGA 2024🇺🇸

[@MS-st1zb]

At 69, Oprah Shares Her Number One Tip for Happiness. One giant pile of money, next getting your money out of your wallet to add to her giant pile of money.

[@pkdhdkdjdbkfjcj]

Aruther is not truly happy. He is actually a mean person in life. Go do your true research

[@robinirby222]

What is with the CBS fawning over Oprah? Gayle King's relationship with her? And Norah O'Donnell. What in the world is she doing in this softball interview? I thought she was supposed to be a serious journalist. It is "rich" that they devoted a segment to a billionaire's quest for happiness. Might she have asked maybe ONE question that would have prompted a stern reprimand from Simon & Shuster?

[@naenae307]

For the love of money is the root of all EVIL!!

[@teresaellis895]

Out of touch....

[@gusgus8134]

💖 this. Everyone's happy is unique!