What do you think are the 3 grand essentials to happiness in this life? / myLot

Philippines

November 16, 2010 3:54am CST

I think everyone would agree that happiness is subjective. Each of us has our own definition of happiness. Every person has their own reasons for being happy. The things that make me happy may not be the same for others and vice versa. I think that for some of us, one of the hardest things in life is to be happy and stay happy. It's pretty easy to say that a person is happy but inside, he or she is not. It's quite difficult to justify our happiness since as human beings, sometimes we want to have more or we don't feel contented with what we have. There are a lot of factors that affect one's happiness. Personally, I think the three grand essentials to happiness are: something to dream about, someone or something to love, something to do with our lives. I just think most people or maybe just some are driven with these factors more than anything else. We become truly happy and satisfied when we have achieved are dreams, when we love and are loved in return. and when we are doing the things we like or love the most. How about you fellow mylotters, what do you think are the three grand essentials to happiness in this life? What makes you happy? =)

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theredquill

@theredquill (586)

• Philippines

16 Nov 10

Very true. Happiness has a different meaning to each person. Although I agree with your list of essentials, I guess mine would be: 1. Having a forgiving heart. 2. Not deliberately hurting others. 3. Always counting your blessings. I remember a qoute that I really like, though I've forgotten who said it. It says something like happiness is not a destination, but it's a journey. May we all find our bliss!

bliss

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theredquill

@theredquill (586)

• Philippines

16 Nov 10

Well, I would definitely back you on that. Happiness is indeed a choice.

yna410

@yna410 (429)

• Philippines

16 Nov 10

Hi theredquill. I like your list too, it keeps us happy and peaceful at the same time. I also think happiness is a journey. I've read a quote that also says, "happiness is a choice". I'm not sure if everyone will agree on that though. =)

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DYAMIGA

@DYAMIGA (64)

• Philippines

16 Nov 10

satisfaction to - to oneself - to others - to the environment

life

yna410

@yna410 (429)

• Philippines

16 Nov 10

Hi. It's hard to achieve satisfaction in life for some people but you're right that we really need to be contented if we want to stay happy. We should focus on the good things and be positive instead of dwelling on the negative things in our lives. =)

neelianoscet

@neelianoscet (9615)

• Philippines

16 Nov 10

Some things you mention are really true and it happen to a lot of people irregardless of their status in life. Some rich and poor people have their own different perspectives. In my case I could be happy in little things and laugh at my own achievement and even in my mistakes. But not really a supreme happiness as i see it as something perfect and could bring me to ecstasy and elated feeling so grandeur that it so hard to explain. Those three things you mention are very hard to complete and i think i could attain twice or once but not all so perfect s life is full of imperfections and uncertainties. So for the meantime i just happy being myself, with family and people I love to associate with such as being happy in simple things not to achieve so easy since it could lead to greediness and that could be the source of unhappiness.

being happy in simple things

yna410

@yna410 (429)

• Philippines

16 Nov 10

Hi. I do agree that there are simple or small things that make us happy. Nevertheless, achieving our dreams, finding love along the way, and doing the things we like or love whatever it may be are also quite difficult to fulfill but not impossible. Thanks. =)