I would like to know what the term,"happiness" means to you people. does this mean co-existing with the everyday things. does it mean finding aesthetic value in it all? does it mean being a hedonist, being loved? I'm not trying to be all gloom and doom, i am just writing a short story based on what happiness means to people. do not be afraid to answer! i will accept any questions, because whatever makes you happy, surely will make me happiness.
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happiness to me means existing in a society without constant interruption, a thriving economy, and living a religious, comfortable life while people around you respect you and contribute wholesomely to the community.

2Jay said:

sounds beautiful.

2Jay said:

Happiness is nothing more than a psuedo emotion created by the overwhelmed consciense state in ones mentality in a state of exstacy. There is truly no such thing as happiness outside the mind.
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NastradumasKid said:

very satre..i like..satre.

NastradumasKid said:

okay, if it's a pseudo emotion, what's a genuine emotion then?

evenstar said:

To me it's a pseudo emotion to others well that's another story.

NastradumasKid said:

so you mean you're never happy, not even in small ways?

evenstar said:

To be honest I'm never truly happy almost like prince in a way.

personally, happiness to mean..well that is hard! happiness is a like baroque piece it crescendos and then it falls. I believe the true way to ever be happy is to realize the meaning of life! which is that everything is in place, no body created anything. trees are just trees! "there is no mystic design, no cosmic lover preassign" feed the mind, live a compassionate life. don't overwhelm your self in the everyday. but to find this happiness people have to tread on their feet. No philosopher or religion will help. they can give you pointers on to how to be happy and compassionate take it. the rest leave to gather like ashes. Happiness you'll know it when you feel it! be aware that happiness is does not last! make it last! start the journey! once again. personally, i have not reach that goal or taken that way! i would love to. but i am at peace with my self currently. people are people..thats all.

fun and affection

ZombieKitten said:

NastradumasKid said:

it sounds stupid and cliche, but don't knock it, it's true for a reason.

evenstar said:

you can say that again

true happiness? very very hard to catch hold of and worth holding on for dear life when you do...

evenstar said:

cliché!!!

I thought I made that up



I swear if I had lots of affection and lots of fun, I would be a happy girl.

Until then, I can only speculate.

ZombieKitten said:

ZombieKitten said:

oh no! i meant like that love is happiness, that whole thing.

evenstar said:

Oh!

orging without interruptions I think that could be kind of cool

simplicity, peace & understanding

Somewhere to sleep each night, three decent, nutritious meals a day, good health, sound sleep and a person to share my life with.

I don't think I need anything else to be happy, though of course there are lots of other things that do make me happy, including the love and support of family and friends.

As soon as I know this...I will let you know!

It changes.

Happiness for me is living a stress free life. Always having money to at least pay my bills. And most importantly, having something to look forward to. Life is pretty boring and not worth living without something to get excited about, in my humble opinion.

Happiness for me is when u've been working all day long.
I mean no time for urself to the point where u skip lunch. And when 4 o'clock hits and u walk out that door and u go to the store to get some baked chiken with lasagna and steamed vegetables. Stop by Junior's and get a slice of cherry cheesecake. Go home. Take off ur shoes. Hop in a nice quick hot shower. Come out and tear that food up!!!!



Thats happiness to me

NastradumasKid said:

this is no offense.. im just asking this.. but arent you only 15 yo ?

DanceWme said:

Leave out the chicken and I'm right there with ya!


Actually, happiness for me tends to mean lack of depression. If I'm not depressed I know I'm happy. There's no real in-between state for me.

CarrieMpls said:

I am the same way...is it a gemini women thing???

CarrieMpls said:

There is happiness in the littlest of things.