2007-04-03 01:02:22 · 15 answers · asked by deepend 4 in Arts & Humanities ➔ Philosophy
Because no one knows exactly what happiness actually is, the definition of happiness is different for every person, and even changes through time for the same person.
2007-04-03 02:50:55 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
In my opinion I think its difficult because being a human being we are all constantly changing our minds about exactly what we want in life. So until we can finally come to a decision about that you will always be in pursuit of happiness.
2007-04-03 08:11:45 · answer #2 · answered by Hott Mommy 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
One of the reasons, I think, is that happiness is highly abstract, elusive and relative. I mean we can't find happiness in any concrete form, that is, we can find only its representative things, beings or phenomena in nature or by production. Thus, the pursuit you mentioned is definitely difficult since, philosophically speaking, happiness can be attained by means of practical meditation or religious practice for the mind control. Moreover, an English proverb says, "All happiness is in the mind". Therefore, the heart of the matter is the mind itself.
2007-04-03 02:11:00 · answer #3 · answered by Arigato ne 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Because you are pursuing the wrong thing. True happiness comes from the gratification of being acknowledged for who you are and what your worth is to society.
Constant partying only wastes your limited time here on earth and usually results in a hangover.
Share yourself; do things for others with no expectation of reward and you'll find the benefits far outweigh the gesture.
2007-04-03 02:11:26 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Pursuit of happiness. To each it has a different meaning.
Depression is a mistaken identity for patience.
Happiness is a mistaken identity for joy.
The horizon has been placed for all to see.
The good and faithful answer is what is longed for.
Patience gives time to care , to look around while we stare off into a distant place until we meet face to face.
Good and faithful joy to come this way.A.M.H.
2007-04-03 01:54:32 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
It's only difficult when you seek it out in the wrong places. You know what makes you happy, truly happy. If you try and force happiness on yourself, it only turns to furstration, which leads to anger, which leads to bad feelings and actions. Sometimes you just have to chill and relax and let happiness come to you, don't try so hard to find it, it's not hiding from you. Sometimes it's hardest to see what is right in front of you. Peace out and rise up!
2007-04-03 05:03:14 · answer #6 · answered by Hot Coco Puff 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The persuit of happiness is the natural flow of life, and life is hard. Not too many people persue misery, though lots seem to atract it. Being happy is an individual thing that only you can define but reaching out for your goal is worth every bit of the challenges it presents.
2007-04-03 01:56:41 · answer #7 · answered by al b 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It is only as difficult as you make it. Decide to be happy, and you will be. It really is that simple.
2007-04-03 05:27:44 · answer #8 · answered by Slimsmom 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Because so many consider happiness only as it relates to emotional fulfillment and not in terms its relationship to the fulfillment of our nature.
2007-04-03 02:12:09 · answer #9 · answered by Timaeus 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
happiness is difficult only to theoretical minds and not to philosophical minds.... bcoz they try equalize we tend to standardize... contempt ed along with desire is happiness.... lack of feeling enough with greed is sorrow...understand it ..these bcoz people work for money instead of making money work for them... pursuit is difficult bcoz happiness illiteracy
2007-04-03 01:33:28 · answer #10 · answered by SARATH C 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋