Loneliness, depression, and anxiety are at all time highs. Displacement is a modern norm as millions emigrate as refugees from their home countries to escape racial tension, war, and climate change. However, a few regions have seemed to find the key to living happy, healthy, long lives. They're called Blue Zones.
Blue Zone core qualities:
*Though not a lifestyle choice, they live as isolated populations with related gene pool.
<aside> 😄 Communities with longest living, healthiest, and happiest residents live in Blue Zones, adhering to a series of well-being strategies such as plant-heavy diets, social engagement with friends and family, and constant moderate physical activity.
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Humans will not only live healthy, long lives, but they'll feel a sense of belonging despite the separating forces of mass globalization. Countries with vast ethnic and cultural diversity who once faced deep racial tensions, such as the United States, will ultimately embrace acceptance and belonging for all.
Belonging is the third level of Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs
PLACES: This is called "[**Topophilia](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Topophilia#:~:text=Topophilia (From Greek topos "place,aspects of such a place.),"** a strong sense of place, which often becomes mixed with the sense of cultural identity among certain people and a love of certain aspects of such a place. Image: TOPOPHILIA by Hangama Amiri
