Today, March 20, is the International Day of Happiness on planet Earth. The UN press service reminded the humanity of this.
International Day of Happiness was established by the UN General Assembly on June 28, 2012 with the aim of supporting the idea that the pursuit of happiness is an inherent desire of every person.
It is also a reminder to governments to take into account factors such as the level of happiness when measuring the nation’s wellbeing, since economic indicators alone do not provide an objective picture.
The Resolution was supported by representatives of all 193 UN member states.
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, 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, equitable 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 in order to achieve a global state of happiness on the planet, it is necessary to support economic growth with social and environmental programs.
Interestingly, the initiative to establish an International Day of Happiness came from a small mountainous country 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 wellbeing of citizens.
By the way, the very concept of Gross National Happiness Index was introduced and cultivated by the fourth king of Bhutan and became one of the concepts of the country’s unofficial state philosophy.
The Happy Planet Index was also introduced in July 2006 to reflect the wellbeing of people and the state of environment in different countries of the world.
The phenomenon of happiness is studied by such sciences as philosophy, ethics, psychology, and also theology.Physiologists study happiness in close relation to the so-called “feel-good chemicals” (endorphins), serotonin and dopamine.
The theme of happiness has been providing the broadest scope for creativity to poets, painters, musicians and artists for thousands of years.And, of course, every person, who walks through life path with all its joys and concerns, is sure to comprehend on the way his or her unique little Great Piece of Happiness.