A Thing or Two About Happiness
Did some read-ups on the subject of Happiness lately, and discovered quite a few gems out of it, which, I would like to share with just about anyone and everyone out there. Are you up for this?
Below is some unique point of view on how happiness should look like, according to some professional shrink:
“Happiness is determined by one’s state of mind rather than by external events. It is not subject to time and decay, or dependant on the acquisition of things and people”
“Happiness is not a goal; it’s a tool for survival”
The value of connecting with other people seems to be the most fundamental finding from the science of happiness. Like:
“It is important to work on social skills, close interpersonal ties and social support in order to be happy”
And they say happiness doesn’t belong to a loner, simply because most loner are known to be relationship-less, how else would you be a loner if you don’t isolate yourself from other people around you?
“The things that would have helped our ancestors to survive and reproduce, like romantic relationships, parental relationships with children, close friendships, tend to bring us the most happiness"
I’m maintaining a neutral stand point on the statement above, you see, yes…I won’t deny that relationships tend to bring us the most happiness-----but only when both parties in that particular relationship are on good terms with each other.
Otherwise, when the whole thing turn sour, it is going to be the worst nightmare you will ever endure, much like being physically thrown into a burning hell, only worse!
Call me a pessimist if you like, for I am only trying to look at both sides of the coin.
Here is another rather interesting take on the subject:
"The primary role of happiness is to motivate us to want to spread our happiness and genes around".
Hmmmm......"spreading the genes around". Does it mean that happiness is the mother of all LUST?
……Never mind that, just me and my crazy thoughts.
What is HAPPINESS to you?
Below is some unique point of view on how happiness should look like, according to some professional shrink:
“Happiness is determined by one’s state of mind rather than by external events. It is not subject to time and decay, or dependant on the acquisition of things and people”
“Happiness is not a goal; it’s a tool for survival”
The value of connecting with other people seems to be the most fundamental finding from the science of happiness. Like:
“It is important to work on social skills, close interpersonal ties and social support in order to be happy”
And they say happiness doesn’t belong to a loner, simply because most loner are known to be relationship-less, how else would you be a loner if you don’t isolate yourself from other people around you?
“The things that would have helped our ancestors to survive and reproduce, like romantic relationships, parental relationships with children, close friendships, tend to bring us the most happiness"
I’m maintaining a neutral stand point on the statement above, you see, yes…I won’t deny that relationships tend to bring us the most happiness-----but only when both parties in that particular relationship are on good terms with each other.
Otherwise, when the whole thing turn sour, it is going to be the worst nightmare you will ever endure, much like being physically thrown into a burning hell, only worse!
Call me a pessimist if you like, for I am only trying to look at both sides of the coin.
Here is another rather interesting take on the subject:
"The primary role of happiness is to motivate us to want to spread our happiness and genes around".
Hmmmm......"spreading the genes around". Does it mean that happiness is the mother of all LUST?
……Never mind that, just me and my crazy thoughts.
What is HAPPINESS to you?
Pointless Monologue by LONER at 5:06 PM
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