Monday, July 18, 2011

Gross National Happiness

I have always been intrigued by the Tibetan ideology or concept about Gross National Happiness (GNH). We all have been taught to understand GDP, isn't?

What is Gross National Happiness, then? How can an intangible thingy be measured at all in the first place?

The Tibetans believe that it is possible to measure a happiness quotient by creating a habitat that brings about happiness and they have arrived at a simple formula, as well.

Happiness = 'Wanting what you have' divided by 'Having what you want'

It may sound a bit impractical to those who have become a part of the material world. But pause and think !! and try to apply to oneself and I am sure we will all agree that there is certainly an element of truth and rationale behind it. If we don't realize it today, someday we will:)

Check this link to learn more...

http://www.ted.com/talks/chip_conley_measuring_what_makes_life_worthwhile.html

I was startled to see two strange men seated on the tattered sofa of my tiny home. I quickly hid behind the curtain but it was too late....