Sangha of Auspicious Companions

Has the World Become Less Grumpy?

A global survey on emotional health shows people, generally, are cheering up. “The study tracks the emotions that people experience on any given day, such as anger, sadness, laughter and enjoyment.” Numbers increased as “… nearly nine in ten said they had felt respected and more than 70% said they had smiled, laughed or enjoyed themselves.” There are many factors that influence their emotions, and “Not everyone is finding reasons to smile.” Circumstances greatly influence the responses. Poorer countries, politically unstable states, and those in war grow angrier, sadder, more worried, and less respected. “Age plays a part too. Young adults everywhere are angrier than older people; the middle-aged are the most stressed.” Not surprisingly, the highest share of enjoyment was in Denmark that also ranked second in the World Happiness Report.

Be The Change

Monitor your emotions on a given day. Perhaps that awareness will help you tap into the internal joy that does not depend upon what happens.