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Meaning of true happiness
Hi guys. I being wondering about this for some time so I thought that this is a topic that deserves to be discussed. Happiness is something that every human being is always searching for. It is one of the main reason why we live, but if you ask someone what the meaning of true happiness is, they might not be able to give an specific answer of what happiness is or how to get it.
According to Dictionary.com, happiness is one of the following things: 1. the quality or state of being happy. 2. good fortune; pleasure; contentment; joy. But I don't think this is a clear definition of what is happiness... so for you guys what is "Happiness" and how do you get it or achieve it??? Another question is... Are you happy right now? How do you know that you are truly happy?? Is it possible to be truly happy nowadays?? So post your thoughts about it |
You can only pursue happiness, we never achieve it no matter what, we only obtain it for a while but then it vanishes, like like every other emotion..
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Happiness only occurs when you have homeostasis: body's tendency to maintain a steady internal state (whether that be stress, needs, drives, excitement, etc.. we need a certain constant level and that level varies from person to person.)
Complete Maslow's Heirarchy to fulfill: (Biological Needs -> Safety Needs -> Love and Belonging -> Esteem -> Self Actualization) and then you will have happiness. (Although Maslow argues that we cannot stay at any one of these sections for very long.. which probably explains why we can't ALWAYS be happy.) Pretty simple when you think about it. |
Happiness and ignorance occur simultaneously. Some people are able to put themselves in a near constant state of happiness, but those people are being ignorant to get there. I'm not saying it's a bad thing, in many cases I would value happiness above knowing things, but from what I see that's what it is.
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I guess you could argue "They're ignorant because they are missing out on MORE. More knowledge. More money from the business. Having a kid means MORE fulfillment in life." But who are you to judge? Some people are genuinely ignorant.. but I have to disagree with you on the fact that they have to be simultaneous. Also.. what's the point in knowing certain things when you wont need to use them? You could argue that the people living in North Korea are in a horrible state and are all unhappy.. yes.. they are ignorant that they don't know any better about the world.. but at the same time.. if they did.. what could they possibly do about it other than be shot or sent to concentration camps? |
It's such a hard term to define simply because what I might describe as happiness may not be someone else's definition. As for myself I'd say true happiness is when you are content. All negative feelings are put to the side and all positive feelings come to the front. I suppose a sense of lightness can also describe happiness. I know when I'm happy I feel "lighter" in a mental sense because I don't have any stress at that moment.
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Happiness is complicated to define fully, but for me, true happiness is when you're contented with the things you've fulfilled in life.
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I guess what I'm trying to say is that being sheltered doesn't automatically make you happy, but that you cannot be happy without ignorance being there as well. You can be ignorant of certain things and unhappy at the same time, but ultimately all happiness boils down to being ignorant of something. Sorry if I'm coming across as mean or rude or something, that's not my intention. |
Happiness varies from person to person. I'd like to think I'm not a hedonist, though; happiness isn't my ultimate goal in life, altruism is. I gain some happiness through pursuit of that goal, but there are other things that would make me happier.
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To me, you know when you have achieved happiness in it's true form when you get that feeling inside you like that missing part of you got put there as if out of nowhere. It's hard to describe.
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It is true that there is no clear definition of happiness; people just add in what is generally accepted, just like having children, a stable job, a good marriage, etc.
Anyone's definition can differ. Myself? Disregard everyone else in your life that expects you to do something you cannot/do not want to do. Do something that makes you "feel alive", not just because society or whoever the entity tells you what it is. That being said, I hate working for others [hence why I do not have a job]. |
For me, happiness isn't about smiling 24/7, it is just about being happy with my quality of life.
I am happy with my friends, my education, my job, my family and so on. |
You people are thinking too freakin hard >__>
Happiness is simply and only: Spoiler:
That's it. Don't go into your religious, spirtiual, or scientific crap. If there's nothing wrong with your life, you're happy. Now shut up and continue living. |
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To me, happiness isn't meant to be simplified through scales and standards. It's impossible to gauge accurately for a number of reasons, the first being that it's nothing more than a feeling. I'm sure there's a point in trying, but it doesn't concern me. I'd rather just accept happiness as it comes and appreciate it for what it is. |
i think happiness itself is simple to define. your positive neuro-transmitters are active and your various needs are met. now what calls forth those neuro-transmitters, what needs ought to be fulfilled, how we individually maintain positive emotions-- those are some of the grounds that lead to happiness that each person has different solutions for. so i would switch the question to, "how do you reach happiness?"
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I agree with you that ignorance plays a part, but I want to just make a point that it's not absolute. You can be happy with having a certain understanding of everything and yourself- but you are not ignorant to other knowledge- you are intending to always learn more about it, but you haven't gotten to it yet. Just because you haven't obtained something doesn't make you unhappy. Just because I don't have supreme knowledge about calculus, for example, doesn't mean I'm not happy. I'm not ignorant towards calculus, I am just still on my journey of learning. Just like your point about people in relationships. You are not ignoring flaws if you are acknowledging them and working towards them. If my future husband is a bad cook will that make me unhappy- hell no- is that ignorant because I should expect better- no not either- instead it opens up an opportunity to learn more about cooking together which can bring about happy experiences. |
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I, personally, have a very bleak outlook on life, and am generally considered a pessimist, yet I'm quite happy (in fact, I'm usually quite jovial). Happiness isn't necessarily a phase or something that must be triggered, but I think it's a frame of mind that anyone can achieve (granted there's not a biochemical reason). I can give you about four minutes of instant happiness, if you'd like. Simply watch this: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JrdEMERq8MA |
There are infinitive definitions for the word happiness. What one believes happiness may be right or wrong.
i think happiness is achievement. A feeling of joy. Happiness can be described in so many ways that its to just hard to select one definition for this hard to describe definition. That is my opinion. |
true happiness in todays world can mean nothing more than contentment. ignorance really has nothing to do with it; if the quality of your life is up to your standards and you are glad with your position in life and the good things that you have then you are happy. there isnt a deeper meaning behind it. the state of contentment is a different issue as human emotion and rationale always eggs us on to reach higher and higher so in order to be truly happy the benchmark that a person has for the pinnacle of his life must be low enough that he can achieve it and high enough that he wont quest for more. its hard and uncommon for someone to be so inherently satisfied with what they are and what they've accomplished which is why constant and consistent happiness is very hard to find.
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True happiness is when you do not care about what will happen or what will be the consequences. That's my definition. I also think happiness is making yourself feel good whatever you are doing. Like browsing PC or watching anime, simple pleasures like that are also counted as happiness even though it's such a petty thing. Happiness doesn't have to be long term.
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A good question...
I don't know really. IMO it's just a state triggered by many different events that occur during the day, and I think that we don't even know 90% of the time when we're happy, that we really are! |
True happiness is whatever you want it to be, It varies from person to person based on their personal views, beliefs, etc- It could be a sense of bliss or achievement for some, or something not quite as positive for others.
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