Why do some people have to make even the simplest of thoughts into some kind of philosophical mystery (or should I say nonsense)?
2007-03-11 10:54:15 · 10 answers · asked by pmzenz 2 in Arts & Humanities ➔ Philosophy
Happiness is a state of mind. As a result, the only way you can be unhappy is for you to grant permission for it to be so.
2007-03-11 10:59:23 · answer #1 · answered by Sophist 7 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Happiness is the state of mind when a person chooses to accept that they cannot change everything ing the world and they become satisfied with the road they are on or are satisfied that they can get to the road they want to be on.
2007-03-11 11:05:58 · answer #2 · answered by jeremy t 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
The dictionary gives us a definition for happiness but each individual must define this term for himself or herself, and the meanings are as varied as the sands on the beach.
2007-03-11 14:24:27 · answer #3 · answered by Bethany 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
happiness is enough serotonine in the brain. Or a low activity of monoamine oxidase. Either works. Chocolate works.
At least that's a mechanistical definition. No philosophy involved...
2007-03-11 12:19:22 · answer #4 · answered by convictedidiot 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
All my childhood life, i wished for happiness.
It wasn't till later in my adult life that i realised, i found my own happiness, in me.
So for me i would say happiness is very individual, its a state of mind that can be achieved, many by a little self work.
Finding who you are and what you are and being content with it.
You could still own the world and not be content with you, for it is you which is what brings you true happiness.
2007-03-11 11:10:15 · answer #5 · answered by A Lady Dragon 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Nothing is simple. Take a look around you. It took mankind thousands of years to make it so that you can make the 'simple' assumption that there is such a thing that is simple. The word simple in it of it self is not simple it is a complex theory or beliefs that can be argued round and round and not get nowhere.
2007-03-11 11:00:19 · answer #6 · answered by Inquisit 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I believe happiness exists when a person is content with their life, not necessarily loving it, not necessarily hating it, just content with themselves.
2007-03-11 11:23:21 · answer #7 · answered by Liz 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Happiness is a warm gun
2007-03-11 11:28:11 · answer #8 · answered by Batman 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
happiness is being content/accepting yourself, your surroundings, and the people around you
2007-03-11 11:04:45 · answer #9 · answered by arismama 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
satisfaction
2007-03-11 13:09:18 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋