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January 2011 |
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Monks at a monastery outside Punakha in Bhutan.
Photo by Christopher Weigold
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THE YES! INTERVIEW:
Why the Kings of Bhutan Ride Bicycles
Bhutanese Prime Minister Jigmi Y. Thinley on Gross National Happiness, his country’s traditions, and the importance of democracy.
Bhutan has pioneered the use of Gross National Happiness (GNH) as a measure of progress, instead of the more commonly used GNP. GNH measures not only economic activity, but also cultural, ecological, and spiritual well-being.
YES! Magazine Contributing Editor Madhu Suri Prakash attended a meeting of educators from around the world, convened by the government of Bhutan, to encourage them to make the happiness of all people the central organizing principle of their philosophy of education.
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MORE FROM THE FAMILIES ISSUE OF YES! MAGAZINE:
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Freer, Messier, Happier
These days, moms, dads, kids, grandmas—even neighbors—are sharing the work of family. |
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Radical Homemaking
You don’t need much cash if you can make, barter, or share the things your family needs. |
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7 Ways To Keep Love Going Strong
In a new relationship, in a long marriage, and even if it’s complicated. |
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Finding Rootedness
by John Cavanagh and Robin Broad
It seems that almost everyone we know is feeling vulnerable these days—whether they are rich or poor, employed or unemployed, their lives are feeling fragile. So we are setting out to discover places where people are finding ways to counter that vulnerability, creating more secure paths of living based on a concept we are calling “rootedness.”
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Hope Amid Hatred
What can interfaith dialogue teach us about healing our wounds and coming together?
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More Electric Cars?
What's really needed if we are to turn the Plug-In Revolution into the main event?
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Let It Snow: The ABCs of Winter Biking
Tips for winter riding from the coldest big city in America
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Words Matter
The media can promote fear and extremism. Can it also lead us to greater civility and more productive debate?
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Walking Gently on the Earth
A “primer” for Christians on environmental issues and
ethical decision-making, this book offers guidance  on the choices we face on food, energy, shelter, and more.
:: MORE REVIEWS
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Nit Picking
I don't want to treat my child’s head lice with insecticides that may be neurotoxins. Is there a natural way to treat head lice?
Flake Off
I like natural products, but I have dandruff. How do I get rid of it without chemicals?
:: MORE GREEN LIVING ADVICE
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VIDEO
Words
Radiolab and NPR’s brilliant video is more than a clever choreography of a play on words. It is a moving tribute to being alive. Keith Kennif’s beautiful music is equally lovely.
Fixing the Future
Watch David Brancaccio’s full documentary as he travels the country to visit communities that are changing their economy in unique ways.
:: Building Community:
An Economic Approach
One Plastic Beach
By creating beauty out of trash, Richard and Judith are also raising awareness of the problems of disposable plastic and the pollution of our oceans.
Cooper Bates Blogs on No Impact Week
Cooper was one of nearly 3,000 people who participated in No Impact Week, a one-week carbon cleanse.
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