We will share the World Happiness Report, that came out this March. Let’s engage in discussion on how this informs us to improve the well-being and happiness of our own community, and to advocate for the future! This year’s report is “Caring and Community!” - just what we need!

Along with this, Erza Klein’s latest book, Abundance, is the perfect companion to this report. Klein & Thompson discuss policies that created the situation we are in and ways out! Important knowledge and understanding to internalize for your dialogue with others as we advocate for a stronger Democracy & future. Focus is on Housing, Transportation, Energy and Health. In this TALK, we will . . .

Brainstorm what we believe brings an individual happiness, a community and a nation.

Dive into the WHR - We will look at each section and dissect the data collection technique and the results.  Where does the US score relative to other democracies? 

Look at this in our own lives (Caring/sharing, sharing meals with others, living with others, connecting with others, supporting others, trusting others, giving to others) We may also look back at other recent reports.

Discuss how we can use this data to develop policy that can help us build a happier life for oneself, and improve well-being in our own communities. 

Abundance . . . Discussion of suggested future policies to rectify the flaws of the past and how these tie into the WHR.

Next steps . . . How do we get this to our friends, neighbors and representatives to enact policy changes in the public forum and political platforms.