They published another list. The proverbial “they” that always has something compelling to say that “we” all accept without question. This they happens to be a website called “Wallethub.”
Wallethub published a list of the 182 happiest cities in America. The list is based on 3 criteria: emotional & physical well-being, income & employment, community & environment. What interests me is not the list itself, but the fact that the state in which I live, Oregon, green and beautiful, only has 1 city listed and it comes in at 132. The city, Salem, is about 30 miles away from where I live.
Happiness is the illusory state we all seek but few, present company excepted, find. I am a happy guy and wish to spread the joy. I have decided to set an intention to increase Oregonian’s level of happiness one citizen at a time. I am working on a short script with high-impact, hoping to quickly change minds resulting in a ground-swell of happiness. What do you think?
SCRIPT (3rd Draft:)
Hi (Insert gender specific familiar form of address, i.e. Blondie, Babe or Bro):
“Would you like to join our movement and make a commitment to being happy? “
(If the answer is yes): “Thank you. Have a nice day!”
(If the answer is no): Why not? (wait for answer or if they try to walk away block their path):
“How about if I punch you in the freakin’ face you contumacious cretin! Would that change your mind; make you happy?”
Short, to the point, impactful. It might work. I mean what’s the downside?