The Essentials To Happiness, By Alexxandra Shuman

Happiness is something that many have debated and argued on for years. From the way happiness can be found, to the quickness that it can be lost. Happiness though does not have to come from the things around us, it can come from within our very being. It can be found in the interactions we have with others. And even the smallest, most insignificant of experiences can bring someone a happiness that could mean the world to them. And although the sayings that many see and have been spread around typically have to do with finding inner peace or searching within yourself, it does not mean that there this is the only way to find peace from within. And above all else, I believe that happiness can be found even in the most unlikely of places. This is because of the fact that happiness, though generally talked about, does not have a uniformed meaning and is something completely different for each person.

Newark states in her article, that her friend thought happiness was to ‘generate an acceptable quantity of cash in the least amount of time possible’. Newark is right. Working in a brief period of time and earning a tremendous amount may cause you to be joyful - but it all comes to what you would do with the money after the hard work. While some may disagree, wealth is an element of happiness which I would agree to. Cash could potentially help gain happiness if you spend it wisely. Clearly, while it comes to personal preference - money does make the world go around. We need money to travel, to buy belongings and essentially to live. So, what is actually wrong with being happy, if you have that

If you were a celebrity would fame and fortune make you happy? Yes if it didn't why are they doing what they are doing why are they doing that? It would be pointless if they did it and it didn’t make them happy. Besides they overdose because they got way too drunk and or high. And that's just the plain truth not because of the fake fact that people think that they do it because of sorrow but they don't.

What does happiness even mean? Does everything think the same when they hear happiness. I do not believe that happiness means the same thing to

Does the thought of a brand new pair of shoes fill your heart with joy? If so, would you still feel the same about those same shoes ten years from now? Most likely, the answer to the second question is no. That is the point that Carl Richards is trying to make in the article, The Odd Relationship between Money and Happiness. When searching for a topic to write about, I came across this article. I found it on the New York Times website. Richards claim is that money does not contribute to happiness, overall. This is because having money will always lead to the desire of feeling the need to have more, whether it is luxuries or money, itself. Although I agree with Richards up to a point, I cannot accept his overriding assumption that money does not support happiness.

Is it fear to say that money makes the world go around? Deceased rapper, Biggie Smalls said it best, “The more money you make the more problems you get”. With all the chaos and corruption that we hear about or some even must experience, all most individuals really want is a normal but happy and fulfilling life; one filled with love, contentment, satisfaction and peace. According to Wikipedia, happiness is defined as a “mental or emotional state of well-being which can defined by, among others, positive or pleasant emotions ranging from contentment to intense joy”. Now don't get me wrong, everyone's definition of happiness may be different but most are on or in the chase for happiness. For example, there have been many articles stating that money may be linked to a person’s happiness which has heightened one’s wellbeing.

People do the thing they know that can make them happy, like going out on a Friday night or reading a good book. Happiness, for Sheenie Ambardar, MD, is a personal thing. “It’s something internal, it’s some kind of peace or contentedness, some kind of psychological well-being that you have inside of you, so it’s not related to any of those external things,” Dr. Ambradar added. But, many people think that external factors can be the cause of their happiness. You are chained to the idea that you have to have these set of things at this age in order for you to be happy. But Dr. Ambradar said, “That’s such an insidious, oppressive idea.”

Human beings desire to be happy. What this happiness entails is subjective and may be different for each individual but it would be correct to state that for each us we seek some kind of end goal which results in us living in a state of peace and happiness. When certain needs and desires are not met, this is when we experience bouts of displeasure and unhappiness, and according to Freud this is due to both the wider society and the relations we have with those existing in this civilization with us.

It’s no surprise that humans feel emotion. They can be angry, happy, and more importantly, they can feel sadness. Sadness is a hard thing to cope with. Whether you lost a loved one, or your favorite team losing a big game, people have all been through it. Sadness can also be dangerous, and can make you do unspeakable things. But this is where happiness comes in. happiness can help you get over your problem and be hopeful for the future. Happiness can be achieved by one of three things; focusing on what will make you happy in the future, appreciating what you already have, and just doing what you love.

Omar Khayyam proclaims, “Be happy for this moment. This moment is your life.” All mortal beings pursue the goal of happiness throughout their lives. The quest for bliss is one of the most primal instincts of all human nature. Countless components influence what pleasure is for each individual separately; however, the most commonly shared characteristics to achieve contentment for majority of humans deal with a strong faith, family, love, and health. These four pillars of happiness all have their own paths that connect to form a complete person. Faith brings forth a relationship that allows an individual to grow spiritually. Being close to family will let people feel secure knowing that if anything goes wrong, they have their family to back them up. Feeling loved and giving love allows individuals to create inner happiness that is unexplainable to many. Lastly, living a healthy life will allow a being to thrive their whole lifespan and allow them to acquire the full extent of their life.

Weiner is continuing his research in Switzerland with the help of journalist friend; Susan. She invites him to meet with a couple of Swiss people to interview their views on happiness. A wealthy banker, a doctor, and a former Hollywood agent who’s lived in Switzerland for the past ten years. Weiner asks them on a scale of 1-10; “how happy are you these days?”, and the responses are as expected, multiple eights and nines and even at seven. The Swiss interviewees were shocked as Weiner to see that they were quite happy with their lives. During the interview with them, he further asks, “what is it that makes them happy?” , the doctor replies, “ Envy.”, explaining that the Swiss will do anything to avoid envy with each other. Living by rules and judgment for example; no flushing the toilet after ten or no laughing after midnight, etc. In addition to his research, he remembers that a certain naturalist, claimed that humans have the innate love for nature through evolutionary past. Weiner then takes a trip to Bern; a place so quaint, you might end up leaving from insanity, of it is so quiet and small. He then travels to Zurich for a short while, to see how well people on that side of town spend their happiness. To his shock, it is actually slow-paced; every person is in no hurry to leave the beauty of the surroundings. Switzerland is a place of rules and morals, but full of judgment and monitored actions. Rules do not create more happiness, because it restricts your activities.

The pursuit of happiness is a common zeitgeist feature that occurs across all of the humanities. The way individuals pursue this happiness varies depending on how the time period has influences them. This zeitgeist feature is especially apparent during the Contemporary era. There are many advancements in the area of technology, causing one to detach from reality. The entertainment industry allows for seriousness to be critiqued. There is a sense of paranoia stirred up by the Cold War. The contemporary era also deals with the idea of fragmentation, which stems into different areas of life. Each of these elements relate to one’s pursuit of happiness during the contemporary era, as well as past and future eras.

“Love is that condition in which happiness of another person is essential to your own”.

What do you think makes us happy? A question for everyone to determine at some point in their life. As defined in Merriam-Webster (2017), happiness is a state of well-being and contentment; a pleasurable or satisfying experience. However, happiness is hard to achieve like water or smoke, it is there but it is impossible to hold in our hands. It can be as simple as being content with doing what you love, and living the life you want or by being who you want to be. Some individuals even go as far as to follow steps on how to achieve happiness. Happiness is a sensation that people desire to have, and sometimes desperately wishes for. Everyone has a completely different view of happiness and how to attain it. Some Individuals require money, material things, solitude and for others it is companionship or helping someone, but the list can go on. People sometimes tend judge their happiness based on what their career field is, what kind of car they drive, how many square footages their home has and the area where their home is located. I believe that individuals can be happy within unhappiness when we have an absolute knowledge and understanding of what our purpose is, we stop at nothing to attain and achieve what our heats desires; true happiness.

What is happiness in a meaningful life? There are many different ways to find the meaning in life through this lifetime, which is to achieve happiness. The Renaissance saw happiness by reason and rationality because everything is based on faith, which shapes our life to determine our destination. It is about going out into the world and finding out more about our God. The goal of happiness in Hinduism is to relieve our soul, relieve our mind, and to relieve our life because they shall reach the divine when one does their duty, refrains from pleasure, and does their life’s task for God. Classical Greece found the meaning of life through truth and in order to get to truth, we must use reason. Social connection is the value of all the cultures because the social world is highly important. The value of social connection is engaging with others. I am going to teach my children the values of denial, discipline, and devotion because I can get to the truth through denial, discipline, and devotion. The world’s sin is what all the religions have in common. If a person wants to find happiness, the person must first surrender to his subconscious to start an idea that will fulfill his own desires. With a short review of the different cultures, one can begin to enhance happiness on their view to what compose happiness. Happiness begins with one who guides their way through life and set goals that sometimes involve discomfort in order to achieve the materials that would make them happy.