Are poor people in America unhappy?

That's a very difficult question, since both poverty and happiness are highly subjective. There a number of studies that indicate that people living in rich countries are happier on average than those living in poor ones: Statistics on Poverty and Unhappiness. read more

There are certainly going to be poor people in the US who are unhappy: saying that life is better today than it was 100 years ago, or that life in America is better than life in Sudan, is doubtlessly true, but it's not how most people analyze their circumstances. read more

Shankar, who lives in Bangalore, India, and is one of the most high-profile spiritual leaders in India, says unhappy people often need direction. “Usually, it’s lack of energy in body and mind,” he says. read more