How are people happy?

[chris11]

How can people be happy? I simply can not understand it.

 

[dottie]

happiness is not some sustained emotional state. there are glimpses here and there.

 

[Dronee]

By being grateful for what they have.

 

[nicole1]

I agree. I have tiny moments here and there.

 

[kihira]

How can people be happy? I simply can not understand it.

For some "Ignorance is bliss" is true

 

[Falkor]

being grateful
being happy with the family you have, or the friends.

love
when you are in love, you feel a boost of happiness

achieved something
when you mastered a milestone

being proud
when you scored a nice mark at school

a good laughter
when you watch a comedy, or have a funny conversation with your convo partner.

helping people
when you helped an old lady cross the street, or helped someone through a hard time.

self respect
when you discovered your good qualities, and be happy with yourself

uplifting mood
when you are happy for no reason, or maybe the weather (??) sunshine

making your ambitions come true
when you go for your dreams

seeing other people happy
when you see people smile, it's worth so much

thinking back of memories
when you think back of the good times

music
a nice happy song (bob marley raggae for example, easy skankin must agree with this )

a nice present
when you bought a nice book, or a gadget you really wanted

overcome SA
this is a huge step, but it will def make us ALL happy

soooooo much more

 

[Aussie_Lad]

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