<P> Laughter has been used as a health therapy for many years such as in some hospitals through the showing of TV comedies for patients . Laughter clubs have also been formed in India and some Asian countries to promote laughter as a form of health - enhancement through regular meet - ups . </P> <P> Hitherto, we have been exploring happiness or contentment based on the individual . The Nordic nations, which have repeatedly appearing near the top in Happiness Index surveys like World Happiness Report--and most likely correlated economic performance as well--show the world that happiness is rooted critically in their welfare system, the "Nordic model", which not only fulfills the healthcare, social and other essential needs of their people but also provides a high sense of security to them . </P> <P> Some of the earliest references to the state of contentment are found in the reference to the midah (personal attribute) of Samayach B'Chelko . The expression comes from the word samayach (root Sin - Mem - Chet) meaning "happiness, joy or contentment", and chelko (root Chet - Lamed - Kuf) meaning "portion, lot, or piece", and combined mean contentment with one's lot in life . The attribute is referred to in the Mishnahic source which says, "Ben Zoma said: Who is rich? Those who are happy with their portion ." </P> <P> The origins of contentment in Jewish culture reflect an even older thinking reflected in the Book of Proverbs which says: "A joyful heart makes a cheerful face; A sad heart makes a despondent mood . All the days of a poor person are wretched, but contentment is a feast without end ." </P>

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