What are three synonyms and three antonyms of the word “happiness”?.In the film, a radio host said, “a lot of people couldn’t understand why he would do what he’s doing.” In your own words, describe the motivation behind Johnny Barnes’ actions.(Some answers include: living a life of service, enjoying the beauty of nature, loving each other, and joy comes from helping others.) Make a list of the ideas and beliefs of Johnny Barnes that support his efforts to make others happy.rating on the World Happiness Report is lower than it should be – and how to change it." The Washington Post May 11, 2015.Īfter viewing the film, lead a discussion with such questions as: Happy Man by Matt Morris, documents the life of 88-year-old Bermudian, Johnny Barnes, who devotes six hours of his day greeting passers-by at a traffic circle in the capital city of Hamilton, with the hope of spreading positivity and joy as well as being of service to others. Rankings from 2015 show Switzerland, followed by Iceland, Denmark, and Norway as the happiest countries in the world, with the United States ranked at number 15. Member countries are invited to assess the happiness of their citizens through the Global Happiness Index, which uses six measures to explore who is happy and why. In fact, our level of happiness has gone down since 2005.* In support of a global shift in how we think, work toward, and spread happiness, the United Nations has adopted a resolution that identifies “happiness” as an indicator of social progress. Yet, According to The Washington Post, studies show that while Americans are getting richer, we are not getting happier. Constitution recognizes “the pursuit of happiness” as an inalienable right. Most people put a great deal of effort and attention into achieving happiness.
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