New research shows 85% of the Dutch are satisfied with life

DutchNews, November 2, 2015

Around 85% of the Dutch are satisfied with life, according to new research by national statistics office CBS. 

It is the first time the CBS has carried out in-depth research into the Dutch mood, and follows on from international studies. 

Around two-thirds of people say they are always or nearly always happy, with slightly more men than women taking an optimistic view. 

The research also shows women are more likely to be nervous and depressed than men. Some 72% of men say they are always calm, compared with 61% of women. By contrast, 91% of women think what they do is meaningful, compared with 87% of men. 

In addition, 94% of men and woman say they are satisfied with their relationships and 70% with their financial situation. But just one-third are happy with their weight and 30% are always worried about money. 

The most satisfied people live in Drenthe, Zeeland and Friesland. The least positive live in Flevoland but the differences are only marginal. 

The research looks at eight different aspects of life to develop its happiness indicator. ‘It is not just about money. It is about measuring a feeling,’ CBS spokesman Jan Latten told news agency ANP. ‘The focus in no longer just on gross national income but on gross national happiness.’

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"Not Your Father's New Age" / "Paradign Shift" (3) - Feb 14/15, 2015 (Kryon Channelling by Lee Carroll) - (Text version)

“… The New "Listening" Body

Number three: There'll never be a time in Human history that is more profound than this one, when it comes to how the body is listening to what you are saying. There is a process, and always has been, where the cells of the body are on alert to what the boss - you - wants. For years, we have been asking you to talk to your body, talk to your cellular structure. Now we're going to tell you that it's listening, even when you don't realize what you're automatically saying! It's now listening 24-7. So what are you saying to it?

This is now a time where negative dialogue will have more personal influence on you than ever before. Think about what you are saying in life as you move around socially. What is your attitude when you say it, and how often do you say it? Your body is listening. Dear Lightworker, part of your spiritual evolution is that the body, the innate, is now aware of everything. Now, you may say, “Well, that's nice.” It's more than nice; it's profound! If you don't listen to this and understand it, you will keep you aging in the same old way you have. This is why we have spoken of affirmations more than ever before. This is far more than just positive thinking. Every time you open your mouth, you have the potential to give instructions to your body, and it listens to you when you talk to it. Unfortunately, your habits are to tell your body that you are unworthy!

I want you to think about what you're saying. When somebody asks you about your health, about your spirituality, about your intent, or about your aging, do you say the words, “I am working on it. I am trying”? The result is the cells of your body say, "Well, she's working on it - she is trying," but (implied), "She doesn't have it yet." I want you to listen to yourself when you talk. Are you giving "less than" messages to your own body?

Perhaps I've said enough, but almost every single one of you comes from a culture that is proud of demeaning itself in some way. It's an old habit from old ways that are supposed to represent a gracious countenance. Someone wants to give you a gift or celebrate your birthday. How many of you automatically say, "You shouldn't have"? Do you realize that your actions and words are saying, “I don't deserve it" to your own innate? Your actions say, “I am unworthy.” Don't you think your body hears this or sees it? It does. It is time to get out of the unworthy closet, Lightworker! You are alive with God inside! Don't be afraid or ashamed to proclaim, “I am healthy, I am healed, I am youthing, I am in charge of the situation.” Not, “I'm working on it” or, “I'm trying.” That tells your body that it may happen someday, but not today. That's the difference. “I am worthy of happiness. I am worthy of a peaceful situation in my life. I am worthy of a solution in my life.”

When someone wants to give you a gift or celebrate your birthday, automatically say, "Thank you for this wonderful gift!" Your innate will hear, "I am worthy of this gift of appreciation from others." Then love them for it. ….”