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– It’s been happening for centuries. But it seems that in the last 50 years there’s been an accelerated public consciousness and outcry against the economic, political, and social seismic activity caused by unregulated financial institutions and the subsequent economic inequality that has devasted the rest of us– It’s been happening for centuries. But it seems that in the last 50... more
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Imagine being born without arms. No arms to wrap around someone, no hands to experience touch, or to hold another hand with. Or what about being born without legs? Having no ability to dance, walk, run, or even stand on two feet. Now put both of those scenarios together: no arms and no legs. What would you do? How would that effect your everyday life?
http://diversitynewspublications.com/2010/08/featuring-nick-vujicic-live-life-without-limits/Imagine being born without arms. No arms to wrap around someone, no hands to... more
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Career isn't the only factor in determining someone's overall happiness, but it's certainly a major contributor. So, what kind of jobs do the happiest people in the U.S. have? And, what about these jobs contributes to overall happiness in life? A University of Chicago study, "Job Satisfaction in the United States," offers some insight...Career isn't the only factor in determining someone's overall happiness, but... more
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There has been an upsurge in interest in the concept of happiness in communities where you wouldnt expect to find it; According to a Times article, both politicians and scientists are studying the economics of happiness. While scientists attempt to define and measure happiness, governments are trying to use this information to create a happier constituency. Where it used to be thought that money could buy happiness, which led to the pursuit of a higher Gross National Product (or GDP), it turns out that this isnt exactly true. Once people reach a certain level of income where all their basic needs are met, they dont actually become much happier with any additional increase in wealth.
If thats the case, then all underdeveloped nations should still rank lower than developed nations, right? Not necessarily. This is why we now turn our attention to Bhutan, where the people seem to be really quite happy. It was their king who came up with the term "Gross National Happiness. His philosophy is rooted in the Buddhist notion that the ultimate purpose in life is inner happiness, which led him to emphasize such things as environmental awareness, stress reduction, and preserving and promoting cultural values in his country's decision making process. Consequently his goverment have outlawed things such as plastic bags, billboards and traffic lights.
According to Newsweek, countries as diverse as Bhutan, Australia, China, Thailand and the U.K. are coming up with happiness indexes, to be used alongside GDP as a guide to society's progress. Interestingly, according to a second Newsweek article, which lists the happiest and unhappiest countries, though the U.S. is one of the wealthiest nations in the world, it doesnt even rank in the top 10 of the happiest.
There have already been two world conferences on Gross National Happiness, the third, entitled Towards Global Transformation: World Views Make a Difference, is due to take place in November in Thailand. The World Database of Happiness keeps track of scientific research on the subjective appreciation of life. But while scientists and governments try to figure out how best to serve us, it is our job to discover what really makes us happy, so we can all work together to make a happier world.
http://www.dailymantra.com
http://www.myspace.com/thedailymantraThere has been an upsurge in interest in the concept of happiness in communities where... more
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Three Polish buskers playing "Don't Worry, Be Happy", on a lakeside café terrace in Geneva, Switzerland. August 5, 2007. They played several tunes, and after they were done, I went over to talk with them and to ask them if I could post the videos I made of them on the web. Happily, with my Russian and smattering of German, we could understand each other - they told me that they were from Poland, and that they had no problem whatsoever with my posting the videos on the internet. In fact, they were rather thrilled by the idea! So, if ever you see them playing on the streets where you live, do give generously to them - they deserve it. :)Three Polish buskers playing "Don't Worry, Be Happy", on a lakeside... more
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