Invite yourself to do things that discover you in 8 ways: work, volunteering, art, touching nature, prayer, etc. Reflecting 'joy' is knowing yourself and being generous to those around you.
Today (18 March 2024) Health Learning Center, Thai Health Promotion Foundation, network partners jointly organized a press conference. “International Happiness Week 2024, Happiness Connects: Happiness Brings Us Together” Health Learning Center Building, Thai Health Promotion Foundation, 20 March – 4 April 2024.
The event under the concept of “8 Paths of Happiness” includes heart-healing activities, happiness from work, volunteering, learning, art and touching nature. Physical activity, relationships and prayer, including over 50 programs in online and on-site formats. By design with network partners including Happiness Thailand, Sivamit Voluntary Bank, Knowledge and Integration Center for Mental Health, Peaceful Death, Center for Mindful Education, Mahidol University, Kor Karn Kru, Buddhatika Network Foundation Foundation for Community Volunteers (FSV), We Oneness, A New Paradigm , Documentary, Foundation for Research and Learning Development Institute, and Mindfulness in School.
Dr. Manager of Health Promotion Support Fund (Mother Health Promotion Foundation) said United Nations has declared 20th March every year as “International Day of Happiness” to make people aware about happiness, which is a basic human need. According to the World Happiness Report 2023, Finland is still the top happiest country in the world.
Thailand has moved up to 60th place in the world this year. (up from 61st last year) The theme of the International Day of Happiness this year has been set by the United Nations as “Happier Togetherness”, which is similar to the theme of the event, “Happiness Connects”, with happiness beyond the self. Happiness is wanting to see the people around you happy. Also known as “intellectual health” and I think it is time to start talking more about society “What is a meaningful life? Or is there anything you would like to leave behind in this world before departing?”
Later on stage, they exchanged views on happiness and heart management. Everyone has their own opinion but the consensus is that happiness is individual and unique.
page Yanie Ratchaborirag is the Director of the Office of Media Organization Promotion and Intellectual Health, Thai Health Promotion Foundation. Denoting Happiness Actually, happiness has many levels. For some people, they have to spend money to buy things they want, but sometimes happiness can be found without spending money. But it could be doing something for others or doing something you love. It's deep, refined happiness that doesn't require money. But happiness never has a formula. Happiness and suffering depends on your perspective on how to live your life. What matters is what you learn when faced with suffering.
when Teeraphon Temudom, Associate Director Voluntary Bank That said in view of happiness every person already knows what happiness is in his own understanding. But happy times are different. Have you ever done an experiment to see how each person uses it to find happiness when given the same amount of money? It was found that people who spent money on volunteering or helping others were happier in the long run than those who spent money on general purchases. In the past, we had to look for happiness from the outside. But really we need to believe in ourselves again. What makes us happy? Interested or want to do? You can start exploring these 8 happy paths.
Suvita Saranwang CEO & Co-Founder, Telscore I agree that social media has taken away a lot of happiness from people in the current era. This generation faces many hardships that previous generations did not experience. Please think of social media as two sides of the same coin. Happiness is something we have to design ourselves. Begin by taking care of your own mind, from within.
page DJ Bee Oi – Nababorn Driwitwarekul He said, “Happiness is not about what we have. It depends on how we feel about what we have.” Every person's happiness cannot be compared. Don't judge anyone's happiness because not everyone is happy doing the same thing.
Now there are things in society that encourage us to do that. Gotta go eat this. To go there and here, but these are not the only rulers who can measure the happiness of all. including suffering.
“Nowadays we live more in the world of social media. Seeing other people's good lives makes us compare ourselves unintentionally. No matter how hard we try, we feel like it's not enough. Above all, we underestimate ourselves. But don't forget that everyone has both sadness and happiness. Social media makes people's good lives. There are so many things we don't know about. As Buddhadasa said, 'Happiness is happiness with patience.' So if you endure that suffering, that is happiness.”
DJ Bee Oi Another important thing is to know how to be alone. Now we spend so much time in the outside world that we don't even know ourselves. I want to try to figure out what my own happiness is. Then take us to find it If you can't find it, try “dream it and go for it” first. Try doing simple things around you that make you happy. Then slowly grow with it. Perhaps our happiness is to see the sea. Or eat roast pork.
For the 5 heart-healing activities on display today: 1. Record pictures of happiness “Real life real picture” 2. Volunteer time “Volunteer bank” 3. Siamese opens life 4. Paint your heart and rainy season cards 5. Happiness aroma “Smell and happiness “
Activity 1: Record pictures of happiness “A real picture of real life”
The photographer, led by Tamrongrat Boonprayon (Thui), takes portraits of people passing by and talks about happiness, meaning and life. It invites people to know the final moments of their lives so that they can spend today more happily
Activity 2: Set aside volunteer time “Volunteer Bank”
Banks do not hold gold deposits but are time deposits. Each person can collect time and use it for volunteer work when you apply for membership. Because I believe giving is the key to lasting happiness.
Activity 3: Unlocking Xiamsi Life
Actions that call you to shake things up take a prophecy that becomes a question that calls you to reconsider your feelings and needs before the end. It helps us to reflect and know ourselves clearly.
Activity 4: Coloring your heart and rain cards
Because many times we don't even know our needs. So this activity helps people connect with themselves. By filtering it into colors and exploring the deepest desires hidden in the heart, the monsoon card
Activity 5: Fragrance of Happiness “Smell and Happiness”
Enjoying the scent helps you re-think happiness. And hidden memories it helps heal. We can also maintain our mood. This activity allows everyone to try making incense. Like the smell of our own happiness
Follow these upcoming activities for the rest of the week. 20 March to 4 April 2024 or follow Facebook, Happiness Thailand and Soul Connect Fest for more details.
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