china, fear, freedom, gratitude, happiness, political persecution, simple pleasures, taiwan

Happiness Is Living Without Fear

Happiness is politicians who don’t fear assassination, and protesters who don’t fear suppression. The rich have no fear of being kidnapped, and the poor have no fear of their last bowl being confiscated. The middle class has no fear of a civil revolution, and the general public does not fear that their leaders’ words may ...

Emma Lu

Young woman sitting on the end of a dock on a lake.

Top 10 Foods to Nourish Gut Bacteria and Boost ‘Happiness’

Have you ever experienced being in the company of individuals who are frequently moody and unpleasant? Unbeknown to most people, such unpleasantness and moodiness could be a reflection of the unsuitable and poor composition of gut bacteria. The state of one’s mind and body are closely related to one’s digestion and gut bacteria.  10 common ...

Emma Lu

Bowl of oatmeal with strawberries and milk.

A Guide to Finding Happiness and Beauty in the Small Things

It is a human and universal desire to attain happiness. You will be hard-pressed to find any sane individual who does not want to be happy. However, it is also true that the definition of happiness is not the same for every person. For some people, joy lies in lofty things and aspects of life. ...

Emma Lu

Family being greeted by grandparents as they arrive for visit on Christmas day with gifts.

7 Ways to Fill Your Life With Good Fortune

One of the most widely seen Chinese characters in China is 福 fú, the character for good fortune or luck. You see it painted as decorations everywhere — on wind chimes, paintings, lanterns, pots, and posters. A look at its origin gives a feel for the complexity and longevity of symbols in Chinese culture. It also represents the ...

Raven Montmorency

Walking is an easy exercise for healthy intestines

Why Can’t You Imagine Happiness?

Happiness is something that we all desire and crave. This is because so many things bring on this emotion — these might include getting a good and secure job, spending time with family, or going on a vacation. We are often fixated on the idea of happiness, and there is no justification required for it. ...

Raven Montmorency

Woman standing with outstretched arms at sunset.

What Is a Person’s True Source of Happiness?

Happiness is an emotional state characterized by feelings of joy, satisfaction, contentment, and fulfillment. While happiness has many different definitions, it is often described as involving positive emotions and life satisfaction.  One morning, I took a taxi to a place for on-the-job training. Unfortunately, it was during rush hour, and the taxi was soon stuck ...

Helen London

Two taxi cabs in traffic.

Does Being Rich Mean You Are Happy?

To define being rich can be separated into two parts. The first part is to be rich by having a lot of money. The second part is to be rich in large quantities.  Schwab conducted a Modern Wealth survey in 2021 and found that Americans believe you need an average personal net worth of US$1.9 million to be ...

Katrina Hicks

Stacks of coins standing against blackboard with white graph and business icons – concept for building wealth.

Follow These 20 Tips to Live a Happy and Long Life

These findings on various health issues have been compiled from authorities around the world. They may hold the key to living a long life! 20 tips for living a long life 1. Singing U.S. gerontological studies have found that opera singers have a more active cardiovascular system. So sing — it will prolong your life. 2. Running A study ...

Emma Lu

Happy woman in a sunhat with outstretched arms and her back to the camera standing in a field of flowers.

3 Key Principles All Relationships Need to Survive

There are many stories on the Internet that will tell you why your relationships are no good or how to meet your soul mate — this is not one of them. This is a story about what three things all relationships need, whether it’s a marriage, the relationships with your children, or friendships. Without these things, ...

Troy Oakes

Young man giving his girlfriend a piggyback ride on an autumn day.

Happiness: Cultural or Scientific?

Happiness is to be in a state of true joy, a moment of being genuinely “happy.”  At the time of writing in 2021, there are close to 8 billion people living in the world according to the WorldOMeter.  In March 2021, the BBC reported that Finland ranked as the happiest country in the world. The World Happiness Report, supported ...

Katrina Hicks

Ethnically diverse group of men and women smiling for the camera.