The Ministry of Happiness & Satisfaction — Bhutan

Everybody loves a Happy ending Attraction– Poetic Pussycat Tale

A Pussy Cat Tale

Lady Donga Diaries

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Meow 243

Everyone loves to be happy — from the start to a satisfactory ending

And once you have reached the peak — from there most are descending

But what if there was a place on earth — where the rulers valued gladness

Yes dear readers such a place exists — and includes a Ministry of Happiness

Yes, high up in the Himalaya — in the mountain Kingdom of Bhutan

Where to be happy is most important — where money does not rule the plan

Bhutan is a Buddhist nation — where this happy plan is in the constitution

Because their government has realized — that money alone is not the solution

Where they have a mandated goal — to increase gross national happiness

Where Gross National Happiness rules over Gross Domestic Product success

So with the practice of meditation — and the relevant nine domains

That includes psychological well - being — yes being happy within our brains

And there is health, education, good governance — just to name a few

Not to forget community vitality — and the living standards of me and you

There are four happy categories: deeply, extensively, narrowly, and unhappy

Of course the latter happy at the end — is for those who feel mostly crappy

Whatever the level — many admire Bhutan’s love for happiness attraction

And even if you are a poor farmer — as long as you have love and satisfaction

As even when you have lots of stuff — it’s just a temporary happiness distraction

Indeed there is a ring of truth to the Rolling Stones song — I can’t get no Satisfaction:

When I’m drivin in my car

And the man come on the radio

Hes tellin me more and more

About some useless information

Supposed to fire my imagination

I can’t get no satisfaction

MeooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooW for now dear readers

Until next time

With Love — Lady Donga Diaries — © Meow 243–2024