I do not claim an established religion, having been raised by a former Catholic and a former Muslim to follow the Golden Rule ...

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The world’s happiest country has a culture of connecting with nature and caring for one’s body and mind. Are you happy? This can be a tough question to answer. Today, March 20, is the International ...

For the eighth year in a row, Finland has been named the world’s happiest country in the World Happiness Report published on Thursday. Compiled annually by pollster Gallup, the United Nations ...

From embracing simplicity to spending time in nature year-round, Finland offers valuable life lessons—no matter what you think of the World Happiness Report.

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