2007-03-16 02:45:00 · 25 answers · asked by pookie 2 in Arts & Humanities ➔ Philosophy
I read on some bumper sticker, I think, That happiness is nothing but a memory. Most of us remember being happy and don't actually recognise it when we are. Well I am not happy right now, but am not sad either.
2007-03-16 03:05:36 · answer #1 · answered by Tumi 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I was, until I asked this question to myself. And now I have found myself several reasons for being unhappy, or not happy. This it is not the fault of you asking though. This is just the way it is with us humans, I presume. Happiness is an illusion in the mind, that seeks perfection, anything less than perfect would makes us sad or unhappy, if these two are synonymous. We feel as if something very important is missing somewhere, when we attempt to make us happy, or something might go missing that is now the source of so much happiness for us - excuse me for using a first persona plural, it sounds as if I am speaking for all, but it is just a general way of speaking about things common to us all.
I sometimes compare myself with other people and find myself in a bad way, then I try to get better; and then again when I see people who I think are worse off than myself, I like to see more of such people, as I need constant assurances that I am aright, I am fine and fabulous, for if I don’t I suspect all things, I suspect if I am really happy. On the other hand if I choose to see that all this life is mine, all sorrows, failures, pains and hurts they are all mine and as I embrace my life I embrace them all then I feel expanded and warm. Then I realised that I not merely a fruit picker in life but I can actually grown my own gardens, and if are thorns and pricks alongside flowers and fruit then so what they are all mine and next year I will do better.
2007-03-16 13:53:13 · answer #2 · answered by Shahid 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Chuffed as a bunny, life is good, broke my back twice and am still able to walk, have been flat broke and am now very comfortable thank you very much, and it is Friday and have not had a glass of wine since Saturday, and in about two hours from now I am going to the pub, oh what bliss, and I hope that you are happy and that you have a lovely weekend.
2007-03-16 10:07:09 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
In this instant, I'm very happy: I'm on the downward spiral towards the friday whistle-blowing, and my long distance boyfriend is as we speak driving towards my job to pick me up and take me home for a weekend visit.
What could be a happier combination?
:)
2007-03-16 14:42:00 · answer #4 · answered by Constellation 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Of course not, and nor would I want to be.
Happiness is just a means to an end... a communication of favour and chemical rebalancer that actually requires a sacrifice in concentration and awareness on the part of the participant.
All emotions should be subordinate to thought, for it is more consistant, requires less sacrifice and is more long-lasting in its use and effect.
I am content...
... and that is all I need to be.
The weather is unpleasant (blindingly sunny), if I were to judge it... but it does not bother me. All is within acceptable parameters.
2007-03-16 09:57:50 · answer #5 · answered by Nihilist Templar 4 · 2⤊ 1⤋
Yes, Yes I am
Because I have chosen to be.
I have come to the conclusion that happiness is a choice, and not an easy one either. I can complain about my health problems, my relationship problems and my whatever problems. I can let them get to me, or i can focus on the positive and choose to be happy
I choose to be happy.
Sounds easy don't it? well it's not, it took years of conscious decision to get here, but I'm glad i made it happen
2007-03-16 10:18:14 · answer #6 · answered by rbenne 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
About as happy as one can be with the morning daylight and the evening break.
Until tomorrow see you than.
Good evening and Happy Days and Nights.
2007-03-16 10:09:01 · answer #7 · answered by aotea s 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
At this moment no im very stressed its one of those days
I hope to have a nice relaxing bath soon and have a long soak in bubbles and read a magazine and calm down
2007-03-16 09:58:07 · answer #8 · answered by Black Orchid 7 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Very thank you, day dreaming at my desk about my boyfriend, smiling, thinking about what we're going to do this weekend. and YAY just got an email from him, we're leaving work in 20 mins :O) (we work in the same building) wooooo!
2007-03-16 11:41:31 · answer #9 · answered by faerie_rachie 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I'm not happy at work. At 4:01 I'll be
2007-03-16 10:21:37 · answer #10 · answered by emi79 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋