Thursday, July 15, 2010

WHAT IS THE DEFINITION OF HAPPINESS?

The definition of happiness is different for everyone.  Some people define happiness as:
  • Being successful in chosen profession
  • Being rich
  • Owning a large home, car, boat, and all the trappings
  • And more tangible material possessions
Some people do not measure happiness by material possessions and success.  Some people define happiness by the following:
  • Being truly loved unconditionally by someone
  • Having a good relationship with spouse, significant other person, and family members
  • Having good friends
  • Having a best friend
  • Owning a loving pet(s)
  • And more intangible but positive possessions
Having been both "rich" and "poor" in my lifetime, I can certainly tell you that there is absolutely nothing wrong with working toward the achievements listed in the first set.  The problem is...the first set can be a "temporary" situation and can disolve almost overnight in the event of unforseen tragic circumstances.  The second set is primarily a "permanent" situation.  The thing is...I have personally found that the people involved in the second set sticks with you through "thick and thin" while some/many of the people associated with the first set will abandon you in a "heart beat" when you are no longer on top of the world.

Think about it...what makes you truly happy?  Don't waste a lifetime chasing dreams that leave you "empty" and wanting more out of life.

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