The notion of happiness has always intrigued me. I believe that some have it and know it and some don’t. Some may have it and not know they have it. I think that before we can know how, when, where, or anything else about it, we need to look at what it is. Why do we need it? Why do we want it?
Per Merriam-Webster, happiness is a state of well-being and contentment. Joy can include positive emotions, and mean that one’s life is meaningful and valued. I believe that happiness is an overall sense of experiencing more positive emotions than negative ones.
Have you been around persons that fit Webster’s definition of happiness? I have and I have become eager to connect with them. Have you also met persons whom you believe have not yet experienced that happiness happens? Have you felt yourself trying to move away from them? I have. You may want to take a minute or two thinking about persons in each category.
Do you believe happiness is innate, earned, or something that one grows into? I would love to hear what you think.
Do you feel that we each of us needs happiness for a heightened state of life? I do, since it affects our attitude, behavior, and may make others see us as more desirable to be around.
Happiness affects our mental health. The connection is easy to see. Happy people are healthier, have better relationships, make friends more easily, and find more success in life.
Since we all want to be happy why not consider all or some of these aspects of life:
- Individual income adequate enough to pay bills, and meet needs;
- Labor market health allowing for daily variances;
- Optimal physical health;
- Generational family relationships;
- Social relationships;
- Employment relationships;
- Moral values;
- Experience of positive emotions
Can you add other aspects? Which ones effect your happiness? Why?
Take a deep breath and release your happiness to those around you.
Think of persons in need of sharing your happiness. Why not give them a call?