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Bob JonesMay 18, 2019
How to pack for a trip to the world’s least happy place? No, the destination is not Calgary after another dismal season for the Flames. This trip will take you in the opposite direction of Disneyland, the happiness capital of the world. The location is identified in the World Database of Happiness (WDH). Least Happy Nation In The World Ruut Veenhoven, the Director of the WDH, is a Dutch sociologist and world authority on the scientific study of happiness. He’s described as “the godfather of happiness.” According to Ruut the least happy nation in the world is - Moldova - a part of the former Soviet Republic. Moldova is sandwiched between the Ukraine and Romania – two equally unhappy places…
Bob JonesAugust 24, 2016
When you're done learning, you're done. 2015 was a year of firsts - first grandson; first trip to Israel, Germany, France; first Caribbean cruise; first book published. It was a year of learning and discovery. 15 Things I Discovered In 2015 In random order of importance: 1. If you leave the window of your hotel room open overnight in Tiberias, Israel don't be surprised if you wake up to find pigeons roosting on your lampshade in the morning. 2. Grandkids are God's gift of family that can be returned to the manufacturers after every use. 3. Spider Mable is the greatest superhero in Edmonton. 4. Israel is a miracle. Jerusalem is unforgettable. Pilgrimage should be experienced by every believer. Walking…
Bob JonesDecember 28, 2015
Hugh Hewitt wrote his legacy book, "The Happiest Life," to bless his children and their children with wisdom for discovering genuine happiness. I thoroughly enjoyed reading Hewitt’s anecdotes from his broad experience as a lawyer, teacher, broadcaster and journalist. His connections with the who’s who of Hollywood, pro sports, and politics provide rare insights for what creates genuine happiness. Hewitt’s premise: a happy life involves seven gifts and seven givers. Life's 7 Gifts: 1. Encouragement – Its what you say to a friend or stranger that would “redeem a hard day or make a good one ever better.” 2. Energy – “A player of any game at any time who doesn’t bring his or her energy with them is an…
Bob JonesFebruary 23, 2014
“Money can’t buy happiness. “ That’s the common proverb, but its not true. Money can buy happiness…you just need to know what to spend it on. Just ask P.K. Subban of the Montreal Canadians. On September 16, 2015 Subban donated $10 million to the Montreal Children's Hospital - the biggest philanthropic commitment by a sports figure in Canadian history. He said, "It's not about the money; it's about leading by example and bringing a community together. In life I believe you are not defined by what you accomplish, but by what you do for others." 13 Insights To Creating A Life You Can Be Proud Of 1. The words “genius” and “generous” come from the Latin root “genere” meaning “to…
Bob JonesFebruary 5, 2014