I read some of the happiness posts from other bloggers and saw a variety
of answers for what might seem like a simple question. What is happiness?
According to WordNet, happiness is a “state of well-being characterized by
emotions ranging from contentment to intense joy.” That’s the best one I found
online that reflects my own perception of happiness.
To me, happiness is an overall feeling of consistent contentment and pleasure in being alive, despite day-to-day situations, opportunities, and getting past obstacles.
To me, happiness is an overall feeling of consistent contentment and pleasure in being alive, despite day-to-day situations, opportunities, and getting past obstacles.
It’s staying off of the roller coaster that equates
happiness with getting something you want–a possession, romantic partner, raise
at work, etc. Material gains and accomplishments make you feel good for the
moment and send you up on the roller coaster in exhilaration. If you lose or
don’t get them, happiness takes a nosedive with your disappointment, and your
ride goes down.
Real happiness keeps you on a more level path
and allows you to bounce back from those ouch moments of losing or not
receiving what you wanted or hoped for.
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