Eudaimonia is not an emotional state; it is more about being all that you can, fulfilling your potential. The idea is that by living in a way that reaches your full potential you bloom or flourish and so display the best version of you that you can be.
-Aristotle

Beliefs

Beliefs

✶ Happiness is a state of mind, not a destination.

✶ Celebrations are the best way to experience happiness.

✶ Eudaimonia is about personal experience.

✶ In a celebratory social environment the emotions that result from bringing everyone together are ultimately what makes one happy.

✶ The purpose of Celebrations are to appreciate and celebrate life, family and friends.

✶ Birthdays are one of the most important days to celebrate.

✶ The after life is not a concern in Eudaimonia because our primary concern is finding happiness in this lifetime.

✶ Happiness is found ultimately within yourself, but happiness outside oneself can be found in those who surround you.

✶ No age group is excluded from Celebrations, however each age group celebrates differently.

✶ There is no right or wrong way to celebrate.

Code of Ethics

Code of Ethics

While in Celebration…

✶ Follow the Golden Rule – Treat everyone equally.

✶ Your happiness should not cause any one else harm.

✶ Do not act impulsively, act responsibly.

✶ Do not instigate negative behavior

✶ Live in the moment -- enjoy your life now and do not worry about the future.

✶ Freely experience happiness, as long as it is within the laws established by your country

✶ Do not pass judgment on others, especially on what makes them happy.

✶ The point of the religion is to have that feeling of happiness that one gets when hanging out with friends and bringing people together, so if drinking is involved, it should be done responsibly. Followers should not get to the point of uncontrollable intoxication in which they lose memory and ability to function.

✶✶ Eudaimonians are not restricted to practicing just the Religion of Celebration. They are free to explore and practice other religions as well.✶✶

Rituals

Rituals & Celebrations

✶ Saturday is the day of celebration.

✶ Sunday is the day of rest and reflection.

✶ Reflection is time of deep contemplation on ones Celebration experiences and can be done alone or with friends or family.

✶ June 21st is the official holiday of Eudaimonia – “Eudaimonia Day” - a day where people worldwide celebrate life.

These are reflections of our followers who wish to share their experiences and joy with others.

Summer Camp

Every summer the second oldest group of girls, or juniors as they call themselves, organize a banquet for the entire camp to honor the oldest girls, the seniors.

The juniors spend the entire summer coming up with a theme, making decorations and creating costumes. Their goal is to transform our camp’s cafeteria into a magical place where the seniors are the center of attention. Banquet takes place on the second to last night of camp, and it is the biggest celebration of the summer.

This year, the juniors decided to transport us to a tropical paradise.

Everyone dressed in their brightest colors and the cafeteria was smothered in flowers. Floral tablecloths covered the tables along with candy and other brightly colored foods. Pink lemonade, cranberry juice, and orange juice were the only drinks allowed because of their color. Every item on the menu was tropical-themed from the star shaped chicken nuggets to the impeccably decorated cake.

The night was spent eating more food than any person should ever consume in one sitting, telling stories and laughing with friends. Banquet was created to honor the seniors but it also gave the entire camp a night to look back and celebrate yet another incredible summer. It's a time where I'm able to just enjoy the moment and look around at all the smiles and hear all the laughing of people who I've come to know. Banquet reminds me of the simple joy that the happiness of others brings to me.