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→The SPIRE Model of Happiness
In [[Bhutan]], royal government makes a statement of Gross National Happiness, which is important to both the King and our Bhutanese people.
In [[Bhutan]], royal government makes a statement of Gross National Happiness, which is important to both the King and our Bhutanese people.
== The SPIRE Model of Happiness ==
== Bible verses on happiness. Religion and happiness ==
[[File:Open-bible.jpg|thumb|350px|right|The Bible is the best-selling book of all time.<ref>[https://www.guinnessworldrecords.com/world-records/best-selling-book-of-non-fiction The Bible is the best selling book of all time], Guinness Book of Word Record</ref>
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Between 5 to 7 billion Bibles have been published. ]]
''See also:'' [[Bible]] and [[Joy]]
[[Bible]] verses on happiness:
*[https://www.biblestudytools.com/topical-verses/bible-verses-about-happiness/ Bible Verses about Happiness], Biblestudytools.com
*[https://www.openbible.info/topics/true_happiness Bible verses related to happiness], Openbible.info
*[https://www.crossway.org/articles/10-key-bible-verses-on-being-happy/ 10 Key Bible Verses on Being Happy], Crossway
*[https://bibleversaz.com/bible-verses-about-happiness/ Bible verses on happiness]
*[https://dailyverses.net/search/Happy/esv Bible verses related to happiness], Dailyverses.net (ESV translation)
=== The beauty of seeking both joy and happiness in Christ. The difference between joy and happiness is substantial ===
*[https://www.biblestudytools.com/bible-study/topical-studies/the-beauty-of-seeking-both-joy-and-happiness-in-christ.html#:~:text=How%20Can%20We%20Choose%20Joy,verses%20on%20happiness%20and%20joy. The Beauty of Seeking Both Joy and Happiness in Christ], Biblestudytools.org
=== In happiness study, Harvard University agrees with the Bible ===
''See also:'' [[Bible reading and human flourishing]]
Harvard Univesity study: [https://media.benedictine.edu/in-happiness-study-harvard-agrees-with-the-bible In happiness study, Harvard University agrees With the Bible], Benedictine University
In addition, There is a significant amount of [[history|historical]] and [[Science|scientific]] evidence that Bible reading has greatly increased human flourishing such as people's physical health, psychological well-being, [[character]] and [[virtue]], and social connections (See: [[Bible reading and human flourishing]]).
=== Religion and happiness ===
*[https://www.deseret.com/opinion/2024/03/23/religion-effect-on-happiness/ Are religious people happier? The science is pretty clear], Deseret News, 2024
*[https://www.pewresearch.org/short-reads/2019/01/31/are-religious-people-happier-healthier-our-new-global-study-explores-this-question/ Are religious people happier, healthier? Our new global study explores this question], Pew Research
==The secular approach==
===The SPIRE Model of Happiness===
Dr. Tal Ben-Shahar SPIRE Model of Happines is comprised of the following five elements:<ref>[https://www.astridbaumgardner.com/uncategorized/the-spire-model-of-happiness-how-to-enhance-your-wellbeing/ The SPIRE Model of Happiness: How to Enhance Your Wellbeing]</ref>
Dr. Tal Ben-Shahar SPIRE Model of Happines is comprised of the following five elements:<ref>[https://www.astridbaumgardner.com/uncategorized/the-spire-model-of-happiness-how-to-enhance-your-wellbeing/ The SPIRE Model of Happiness: How to Enhance Your Wellbeing]</ref>