Mine is a good night's rest...lol:)
2006-12-02 07:57:22 · 17 answers · asked by WORD UP G 1 in Society & Culture ➔ Other - Society & Culture
Obviously, external things can contribute to our being happy, such as our enjoying ample tasty food in pleasant surroundings. We can especially appreciate this if in the past we have painfully experienced prolonged hunger. It is not contrary to God’s will for us to find a measure of happiness in good food. King Solomon wrote under divine inspiration:
“I have come to know that there is nothing better for them than to rejoice and to do good during one’s life; and also that every man should eat and indeed drink and see good for all his hard work. It is the gift of God.”—Eccl. 3:12, 13; compare Psalm 104:14, 15.
3 Other people, too, can contribute to our happiness. What a satisfying thing it is to have loved ones who care about us, whether they are members of the family or close friends!—Ps. 127:3-5; 128:3.
4 But you may well know that having material things and close associates does not assure one of genuine, lasting happiness. Some persons have the richest of food in abundance and surround themselves with modern luxuries; yet happiness eludes them. Two years before he died, multimillionaire oilman J. P. Getty observed: “Money doesn’t necessarily have any connection with happiness. Maybe with unhappiness.” (1 Tim. 6:9, 10) Nor will money contribute to our having true happiness if those professing to care for us are persons whose companionship is being bought somehow.—Prov. 19:6.
5 It has been observed that, in a way, happiness is a great paradox. Though the word “happiness” may bring to mind pleasant conditions, it actually can grow in any soil, live under any conditions, defy any environment. Happiness is not so much what we have as what we are. That is the reason why many who live in luxury are not particularly happy, while some who have relatively little and whose lives are rather simple do find happiness. Furthermore, you may have met some hospitalized or handicapped persons who have a sunny disposition, a cheerful, happy outlook. True, they are not pleased with being ill or crippled and would like it to be otherwise. (Acts 3:1-8) Yet they find reason for happiness in life.
We need to develop a relationship with the Creator, to learn his will and purposes and accept them ourselves, that ensure hope for the futer and happiness. contact Jehovah's witnesses for further explanation.
2006-12-02 08:06:16 · answer #1 · answered by philip d 2 · 1⤊ 2⤋
I think happiness doesn't really exist. Satisfaction on the other hand does. obtained goals sometimes brings elation that is often mistaken for happiness. I would say that if true happiness does exist, it would "for me" have to be peace w/life, being aware that I have been forgiven for my mistakes and forgiven for my least favorable human traits. Happiness is a dangerous goal, satisfaction with a constant, but measured, goal oriented life style is the way to go.
2006-12-02 16:09:58 · answer #2 · answered by pigment 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
My definition of happiness is a "cold one" in my hand, my toes in the sand, looking at the beautiful azure hue of the ocean in the Yucatan region, and knowing all of my loved ones are there having a good time. No shoes, no shirt, no problem.
2006-12-02 16:10:23 · answer #3 · answered by Battlerattle06 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Learning to be content with what you have..."...for I have learned, in whatsoever state I am, therewith to be content" (Philippians 4:11). "And having food & clothes let us be therewith content" (1 Timothy 6:8). "...and be content with such things as you have: for He has said, I will never leave you, or forsake you" (Hebrews 13:5). Knowing that I don't have to sweat the small stuff (and it's all small) allows me to relax and be happy with what I've got. Besides, when you've got lots of stuff, you got lots to take care of & worry about. Life's too short to worry about stuff. <*)))><
2006-12-02 16:10:18 · answer #4 · answered by Sandylynn 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Definition of happiness: there are not happiness, there are seconds happiness, when born one baby, when you are making love, when some body said you Congratulations for your study, when you have peace in one moment in your life, maybe. Excuse me my english I am colombian and dont live in USA.
2006-12-02 16:24:25 · answer #5 · answered by medio intelectual 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If every human on this planet could give a heartfelt care for life and this planet, which is the only home there is for us living beings.LOL
2006-12-02 16:24:56 · answer #6 · answered by Lesha a Canadian. 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Inner peace.
2006-12-02 16:02:31 · answer #7 · answered by redhot ツ 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Knowing what i want and being balanced and in complete peace with myself.
2006-12-02 16:01:24 · answer #8 · answered by brich_inc 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Can anyone be happy without contentment? Don't think so!
2006-12-02 16:02:13 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
when i haven't got a care in the world
2006-12-02 16:01:15 · answer #10 · answered by srracvuee 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋