"Happiness comes from the inside"?

Question

Do you believe the above statement? If so, why?

What's the difference between joy and happiness?

Answer 1

I do believe it.

I believe it because I have learned that if we depend on outside elements to create our happiness then we will spend most of our lives waiting.

Waiting for what comes next; waiting for something new to come along; waiting for someTHING to make us happy.

When I learned that it was possible to be happy whenever and wherever I found my self, real happiness became a reality for me. Outside stimulation became a shallow imitation of the true happiness I found within myself.

Of course, this begs the question of what happiness is, but I'm sure we'll see that question soon enough.

Answer 2

The above statement summarizes my idea of happiness. Happiness has nothing to do with anything from the exterior. Belongings, achievements and recognition bring no happiness, despite the illusion of happiness they create: one can have all that stuff and still be deeply unhappy. All those external things only create emotions, that are fragile and temporary, and when those emotions are over, they always leave the same feeling of lack and emptiness. One may be joyful for some time, but it will must certainly not last forever, like any other emotion. We tend to mix up emotions with states of being. Happiness is not an emotion: it is a deep and inner state of being, a genuine and spontaneous way of life that flows freely through the individual directly from his present moment intuition. And that is not a result of the positive experiences and emotions that one lives. That is a natural harmonious state of being that completely comes from within by letting the self flow completely boundlessly. Happiness is not an end: it's the path itself, and the way we walk it. We don't need possessions and success to be happy: we simply are happy, for then all other things will naturaly happen as an expression of your harmonious state of being.

Answer 3

I've seen evidence of this.

-The most weathly person I have ever met was also the most unhappy person I have ever met. This had held true for over 20 years.

-I saw kids in a very poor province of India playing in mud in a ditch while wearing shredded clothing that were giggling and having a great time.

-I have noticed no connection between what happens to be happening in my life and how happy I really am. Often, I am happiest when I am overcoming obstacles that are the result of what many would consider to be misfortune.

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Answer 4

i do believe that.. because a person can't truly understand and receive happiness in their surroundings when they are sad and negative inside about themselves, or about family, or work.... the bad feelings color some of the good things that are there, but they can't see it. they have to spend energy taking care of themselves before they can give to others. but if that person is secure, confident, and safe and happy with themselves, they can look with open eyes at the world, and appreciate and love and give to others freely.

i think happiness is a positive, fun, "good" feeling when things are going well, etc. i think joy is more of a deeper meaning, true joy is a sense of peace and stability and extreme happiness~~

Answer 5

Sort of.

Happiness comes from the inside. What may cause you to be happy will come from the outside. But there has to be something inside you for happiness to come to the outside of you. Example. You smile. I smile. Why did I smile? You smiled. I had a happy thought and I smiled back. Simple.

Answer 6

Yes, I believe it comes from inside your heart but sometimes we don´t realize that the world is full with simple things that can make you happy and we try to reach happiness by acquiring more and more money..

Answer 7

Yes. oe shouldnt seek happiness outside of the self, because worldly things are only material, and material has no life, or joy in it to give.

Answer 8

i bon't. i've always believed that joy comes from within but happiness comess from everyday happenings.
happiness is Characterized by good luck; fortunate while joy is To take great pleasure; rejoice

Answer 9

I THINK THAT HAPPINES IS TO EACH HIS OWN. CUZ HAPPINESS ISJUST A STATE OF MINE. AND HAPPINESS CAN BE REACHED IN MANY DIDERENT. WAYS AND IF IT COMES FROMTHE INSIDE OR OUT IT JUST DEPENDS ON THE MOMENT AT HAND. MAYBE THE THING THE IS THE VARIABLE IS THAT SOME THINGS THAT MAKE YOU HAPPY ARE WEARTHER YOU LET YOUR SELF BE HAPPY OR EVEN IF WHAT MADE YOU HAPPY IN THE FIRST PLACE IS EVEN GOOD OR BAD MORLY.

Answer 10

there is no "out there" out there , as opposed to whats going on "in there" your true nature is pure bliss , infinite happiness.due to ignorance and mistaken self identification , one forgets ones true nature , which is happiness its self , and when one forgets that on IS happiness , one feels one must search for happiness "out there" , when in fact one never really loses the true happiness because true happiness is what one is....same goes for love , peace , freedom , bliss , all those things we feel we must search for , if we would only remember that is our true nature , there would be no sense of loss , longing , emptiness that needs to be filled or any lacking at all...you ARE happiness , don't refuse to be what you are , don't pretend to be what you are not.