What's the meaning of life???: What is happiness?

What is happiness?

Jul 06

What is happiness? It is something that everyone wants to get their hands on. However, true happiness is hard to get. Some try hard and their whole life to get it but they never succeeded. Different people have different conceptions of what is true happiness. Some may say that power and wealth can bring them true happiness but others might claim that it is their family members and friends that brings true happiness. I feel that true happiness is to be contended with what we have.

Nowadays, people are more materialistic. They have the wrong perception about happiness. They thought that having a lot of money can bring them happiness by giving themselves more luxury and comfort to their life. However, money has its limitation. Money cannot buy everything. For example: friendships, family, etc. Although money can bring happiness, it is not really long-termed. There is always a day where money runs out. There are some people who want money so much that they sacrifice a lot to get it. They severed ties with family members, break bonds with friends as they betrayed them to get rich and did many unscrupulous things to reach their goal. That is not happiness at all. Without friends and family which brings you warmth, a sense of belonging and stand by your side no matter what. These are what money cannot buy.

Another thing that money cannot buy are smiles. Doing charity to help the poor and the disadvantaged is another form of happiness. It brings smiles to them and give them hope for another day. Here is a video for all of you to feel what money cannot buy.
http://www.cultureunplugged.com/play/1081/Chicken-a-la-Carte
What is happiness to them might not be happiness to us. What some of us want are money, money and more money. While what the people in the video want is another day without worrying about being hungry, another day where they can enjoy a 'good feast' with half eaten drumstick. Watch it and you will see what I mean.

It is true that we still need money to get happiness but money that is just enough for you to carry on living is enough to keep you happy. You just need to be contended with what you have and not ask for more. Only friends and family can give you true happiness. They are the ones who loves you , take care of you without asking for anything in return. They are the ones that help you and most of all they are the ones that accompany you through good times and bad times, standing by you through thick and thin without any complains. To have someone to love you is what true happiness is all about. They are the ones that no amount of money are replace them. They are PRICELESS. Unlike the happiness that derives from money, this happiness last you a lifetime. Though one by one these people may slip away from you, the happy memories you spend with them will always be in your heart, in your mind and stay with you till the day you die. This is what I call true happiness.

Some of you might not agree with me but one thing is certain, happiness is something you must pursue, you must fight for. True happiness will not easy. We need to work hard for the happiness we yearn for. Do not let setbacks ruin your happiness. Although not everyone can be successful in finding their happiness, you should be contented with the things around you. Appreciate them and you too can feel happiness.

What's the meaning of life???

What is happiness?

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