[alexilliamson]

As a non-religious person, all this resonates very much with me. The gratidtude bit is something that is relatively easy, and surprisingly effective at making you feel more connected with the world. Try writing down the thing you're thankful for, or even actually thinking people. I bet you'll be surprised at mood the lift you get.

[AlphaSquared]

Agreed. I've noticed that sometimes I get a huge boost of happiness by simply smiling and giving a greeting to strangers passing by who seem to be having a tough time...

Seeing the huge smile on their face when they see a random stranger greet them brings me to the verge of tears.

The life of this world can be tough on people. Every little bit helps.