As a society, we are led to think that THINGS will make us happy. What about our own actions that lead to happiness? How important are material items?
2007-02-12 15:13:41 · 9 answers · asked by sandman 1 in Society & Culture ➔ Other - Society & Culture
No. Happiness is a skill. But it is necessary to have nourishment and shelter and some feeling of basic safety in order to practice, although there have been some individuals who managed it even in terrible circumstances. There is a practice in Buddhism called Metta Meditation, in which you begin by announcing the intention that you shall have happiness and all its causes. Next you announce that same intention to those you love. Then you speak the intention that happiness and all its causes be the fate of those to whom you are merely acquainted. Finally you wish that even those who've caused you harm, or with whom there have been problems achieve happiness and all its causes. I once asked, "What are the causes of happiness?" The answer I received was "Virtue." hehehe. It's probably true, but it made me laugh.
2007-02-12 15:32:49 · answer #1 · answered by Oz 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
A popular psychiatrist and renowned public speaker (Dr. Murry Banks, try Google) once said:
Happiness is not a station you arrive at , but the manner of travelling. In other words: happiness - or unhappiness - depends on the way you handle your day-to-day affairs and relationships.
Personally I found that the greatest happiness results from making others happy.
Things can only help when they are shared with others in need.
2007-02-12 15:45:17 · answer #2 · answered by fresch2 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2016-11-27 19:27:00 · answer #3 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No it doesn't....if that were true depression would not be a issue....and physiologist have shown that poor people are less depressed than middle class...so that goes to show material possessions are not a sure bet for happiness.
Happiness come from feeling complete and at peace within......
2007-02-12 15:28:38 · answer #4 · answered by Diamond in the Rough 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Material things can't make you happy, but their lack can make you sad.
2007-02-12 15:31:09 · answer #5 · answered by Sammer (Jim W) 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
From material things you can become happy for time being.This hapiness is temporary.Eternal happiness is from good deeds.
2007-02-12 15:26:00 · answer #6 · answered by Liaquat A 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
well material items are always important. but getting laid isnt material, and that makes you happy. So i guess both work.
2007-02-12 15:17:31 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
material things ot an extent make our life easier, but i can not say they make us happy. i think our happiness comes from a much deeper level.
2007-02-12 15:17:46 · answer #8 · answered by reefmonkey 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
No, a study showed undocumented workers were happier in Mexico.
2007-02-12 15:32:50 · answer #9 · answered by a bush family member 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋