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Practicing and Promoting Nonviolence: A Framework for Peace and Well-Being
Introduction: Nonviolence as a Path to Fundamental Peace and Happiness Nonviolence is more than the absence of war – it is a way of life and a strategy for building Fundamental Peace, grounded in justice, freedom, and human dignity. This comprehensive vision of peace goes beyond silencing guns to di
January 5, 2026
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Societies free from military tyranny begin with the de-normalization of violence
From the United Nations to the United People: Respecting International Law as an Act of Love The World Happiness Foundation's response to the ongoing lack of respect for life. I studied Political Sciences and Sociology in the nineties and later International Relations and Peace Studies. For years, I
January 4, 2026
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Rebirth and Freedom: The Alchemy of Whole‑Being Leadership
We stand at a threshold. As we enter 2026, it feels like “a deeper turning of the page: an invitation to return to what is essential, to release what no longer serves, and to remember who we are when fear is not in the driver’s seat.” Upheavals around the world have revealed the weaknesses in […]
January 3, 2026
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2026 Manifesto of Rebirth and Freedom
World Happiness Foundation — World Happiness Fest Global Theme We stand at a threshold. Not a “new year” in the usual sense—marked by calendars and resolutions—but a deeper turning of the page: an invitation to return to what is essential, to release what no longer serves, and to remember who we are
January 1, 2026
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A World of Happytalist Progress: 64 Reasons for Optimism in 2026
The narrative of our world is changing – from one of fear and scarcity to one of wellbeing, dignity, equity, sustainability, flourishing, and abundance. As we embrace Happytalism’s vision of holistic prosperity and happiness, positive developments are blooming across the globe. Humanity is uniting i
December 30, 2025
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Equanimity and Unconditional Love: My Compass built in 2025
An appreciative inquiry into Fundamental Peace As 2025 comes to a close, I notice something quietly miraculous: the more complex the world becomes, the more my inner compass simplifies. This year, two qualities have steadily risen from “nice ideals” into daily orientation points—not as philosophy I
December 25, 2025
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Beyond the Physical: A Quantum Journey of the Soul
Imagine a client coming to therapy with a profound sense of emptiness, a feeling that traditional techniques haven’t quite touched the core of their being. In one session, under deep relaxation, this client suddenly describes floating in a realm of light between lifetimes, surrounded by wise, compas
December 18, 2025
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Introduction: The World Happiness Foundation’s 10 Billion Happy Vision by 2050
The World Happiness Foundation (WHF) has set a bold overarching vision: “10 Billion Happy by 2050,” meaning essentially the happiness of all humanity by mid-century. This vision is rooted in three core pillars defined in WHF’s 2026–2028 Strategic Plan: Fundamental Peace, Supra-Consciousness, and Hap
December 17, 2025
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Mendoza’s Moment of Joy: World Happiness Fest 2025 Concludes in a “City of Happiness”
Mendoza, Argentina – In the foothills of the Andes, thousands of people from across the globe gathered to celebrate “Regenerative Happiness” as the World Happiness Fest 2025 reached its grand finale in Mendoza. Over three inspiring days (December 4–6, 2025), this city – long lauded for its high qual
December 14, 2025
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Interweaving Spiritual Wisdom: Brahma Kumaris, Newton, Aurobindo, Meher Baba, Hawkins, Buddhism, and Taoism
The Nature of the Soul and the Divine Self At the heart of each tradition lies a view of the soul or ultimate self. The Brahma Kumaris (BK) teach that our true identity is the immortal soul – an infinitesimal point of spiritual light residing in the forehead, distinct from the body. All souls are […
November 30, 2025
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Córdoba’s Turn: Regenerative Happiness Builds a ‘City of Happiness’ Ecosystem
After lighting up Buenos Aires with the World Happiness Fest 2025, the wave of Regenerative Happiness rolled into Córdoba – Argentina’s historic city known for its first university and thriving tech sector. Just days after Buenos Aires “transformed into a vibrant laboratory of joy”, Córdoba hosted i
November 29, 2025
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Happytalism and the 2025 Doha Political Declaration: A Paradigm Shift for Social Transformation
Executive Summary The Doha Political Declaration adopted at the 2025 World Social Summit reaffirms global commitments to poverty eradication, decent work, social inclusion, and other Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). However, viewed through the lens of Happytalism — a paradigm advocated by the W
November 26, 2025
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