Comments on: The Geography of Bliss

By: The Geography of Bliss | The Art of an Improbable Life | The Study of HAPPINESS | Scoop.it

Thu, 10 Nov 2011 21:50:06 +0000

[...] The Geography of Bliss | The Art of an Improbable Life Starting in The Netherlands, Weiner tracks down Ruut Veenhoven, the proprietor of the World Database of Happiness and the godfather of happiness research. From there he ventures to Switzerland, Bhutan, Qatar, Iceland, … Source: animprobablelife.com [...]

By: Becky Green Aaronson

Becky Green Aaronson — Thu, 10 Nov 2011 03:14:17 +0000

I’m with you on the “Eden of Ireland.” I love it there. Must be that 1/2 Irish thing in me. You’ll have to wait until tomorrow to find out the answer to the challenge. Thanks for your comment!

By: sammie02

sammie02 — Thu, 10 Nov 2011 01:56:00 +0000

Hi Becky,
What fabulous photos from Jeffrey!
I would pick Peru as a country plagued by poverty and natural disasters, but the people are resilient and happy with what little they have. At least that was my perspective when Doug and I visited there.
My “eden” would be Ireland.

By: Cat

Cat — Wed, 09 Nov 2011 21:22:56 +0000

Becky I completely agree. If you aren’t happy within and with yourself no matter where you are you won’t be happy.

Hugs!!

By: Becky Green Aaronson

Becky Green Aaronson — Wed, 09 Nov 2011 20:45:17 +0000

I’ve never been to Germany, but I’ve heard great things about it. Sooooo many travel options, and so little time. Fortunately happiness is less about a location than a “place” within. I’d still like to see Germany though! : -)

By: Cat

Cat — Wed, 09 Nov 2011 19:26:30 +0000

Sounds like a very intriguing book. For me and this is only based on the places I have been to, is Germany. I love it there, the people are so friendly, the stores are wonderful and again the people.

Hugs!!

By: Becky Green Aaronson

Becky Green Aaronson — Wed, 09 Nov 2011 13:46:33 +0000

Harper, I agree with much of what you have to say…Ode to Joy! That is a great approach to life. For me, the word “place” is an important word. The happiest “place” on earth may be sitting at my desk writing or soaking in my bathtub reading a good book. “Place” for me doesn’t have to mean I’m running at Mt. Everest Base Camp or on safari in Africa. “Place” is a state of being. It’s a semantics thing, too, like happiness and joy. Whatever the case, I appreciate you sharing your joyful approach to life.

By: Becky Green Aaronson

Becky Green Aaronson — Wed, 09 Nov 2011 13:33:54 +0000

Thanks for your kind words. I will pass them on to my husband.

By: kotev1000

kotev1000 — Wed, 09 Nov 2011 10:49:14 +0000

Beautiful photos!

By: Becky Green Aaronson

Becky Green Aaronson — Wed, 09 Nov 2011 02:41:00 +0000

You’ll have to wait until Thursday to find out! Thanks for taking the time leave your answer!