[edwin hubble]

While it may be true that happy people are less materialistic than unhappy people, it doesn't follow that "Materialism is toxic for happiness." It seems more likely that unhappy people will turn to acquisition as a form of solace.

Actually, studies worldwide show a strong tendency to 'default' to a certain moderate level of happiness. Rich or poor (materialistic or not, first world or fourth world) the pattern is the same. Most self-report being happy. There are only a few national exceptions (a couple of small countries with a pattern of low happiness). Probably a selected genetic tendency toward optimism.

[viaveritasvita]

Psychobabble if ever heard it. Borrowed from the Power of Positive Thinking movement of the...60's, I think (can't remember the author's name), which itself was probably borrowed from some previous don't worry, be happy movement and also have some Biblical principles, but without the Source, Jesus Christ. Why don't you send this article to the family of the missing pregnant woman? Happiness is an elusive, transitory feeling; contentment is attainable and sustainable.