A Lykke life: the six pillars pf happiness that are found across the globe
Meik Wiking could be the happiest person I’ve ever met. It’s raining, his favourite independent coffee shop in London is closed and we’ve been forced to seek refuge in a nearby chain, and he’s still smiling.
Hygge works really well in Denmark, but what works well in France is the value placed around meal times
But then the Dane knows a thing or two about staying chipper. As the CEO of the Happiness Research Institute in Copenhagen he is one of the leading experts in global happiness, committed to understanding well-being and quality of life.
Last year his book, The Little Book of Hygge – which looked at the reasons why Denmark is the happiest nation in the world – became an international bestseller, translated into 32 languages.
A year on from Brits skittering to buy cosy throws, candles and pastries, Meik has another Danish word for us, Lykke. And this time the scope is global. The Danish word for happiness, Lykke, takes the focus away from Scandinavia to explore how other countries are leading the way in cultivating happiness.
Factors to ensure happiness:
Togetherness
Money
Health
Freedom
Trust
Kindness
At Rosh Hashanah, you are starting your new lives together. Standing before each other and before Gd.
If you use the six factors, you will be placing yourselves in a pole position to lead a fulfilled, happy and healthy life together.