Also, according to the founders of the Day, today's holiday is intended to show that happiness is one of the main goals of humanity. In this regard, the founders call on all countries to focus their efforts on improving the well-being of every person.
The UN invites all Member States, international and regional organizations, as well as civil society, including non-governmental organizations and individuals, to celebrate the International Day of Happiness accordingly, including through educational and thematic events.
By establishing the International Day of Happiness, the UN also seeks to draw the attention of the world community to the fact that economic development must be balanced, equal and inclusive. The implementation of such a development model will result in sustainable economic growth in countries with a subsequent reduction in poverty. In addition, the UN argues that to achieve a global state of happiness on the planet, it is necessary to support economic growth with social and environmental programs.
The pursuit of happiness is a common feeling for all people on our planet (Photo: Sunny studio, licensed from Shutterstock.com)
Interestingly, the initiative to establish the International Day of Happiness came from the small mountainous country of Bhutan. It is believed that the people of the Kingdom of Bhutan are the happiest people in the world — champions in the Gross National Happiness Index, which measures the national well-being of citizens. By the way, the very concept of the Gross National Happiness coefficient was introduced and cultivated by the fourth king of Bhutan and became one of the concepts of the unofficial state philosophy of the country.
Also, to reflect the well-being of people and the state of the environment in different countries of the world, the International Happy Planet Index was introduced in July 2006.
The phenomenon of happiness is studied by sciences such as philosophy, ethics, psychology, as well as theology. Physiologists study happiness in close connection with the so-called «happiness hormones» — endorphins, serotonin and dopamine. For thousands of years, the theme of happiness has provided the widest scope for creativity to poets, artists, musicians, and artists. And, of course, every person who walks through life with all its joys and worries necessarily comprehends his unique little Great Happiness along the way.
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