What is the meaning of happiness for you?
By dpk262006
@dpk262006 (58677)
Delhi, India
October 21, 2013 5:48am CST
Each one of us wants to be happy.
No one wants to remain in the state of sadness. How do you achieve your happy state of mind.
Do you work for it or whatever pleases you, whatever makes you smile in your day to day work, makes you happy.
Do you believe in giving happiness to others or you think that your own happiness is important rather than theirs. Please share your thoughts. Thanks in advance. ![](/Content/images/emotes/happy.gif)
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@sarahruthbeth22 (43143)
• United States
21 Oct 13
My definition of love is wanting someone else's happiness just as much as you want your own. And now I truly understand. Happiness for me is making my guy happy And having a job I love, a place I love and hockey and baseball and football and great movies to watch. All of these make me happy. But I have found that Everything is sweeter when my guy is happy too. He loves me truly and I love him. What else do I need?
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@dpk262006 (58677)
• Delhi, India
22 Oct 13
For you happiness means to make others (read your guy) happy and to enjoy watching different sport. You are so kind and sweet. Thanks for joining and sharing.
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@Bluedoll (16774)
• Canada
27 Oct 13
You have done well for yourself to identify several real things that make you happy and appreciate. If you can see something with your eyes and appreciate them then thats really great.
@sarahruthbeth22
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@dpk262006 (58677)
• Delhi, India
22 Oct 13
kaiqiaoqingdao • @for_beauty - Yeah, it is said that if joy is shared, it gets doubled and your Chinese saying appear similar. How do you keep yourself happy? Thanks for the beautiful flowers.
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@sunilmishra7756 (4271)
• Moradabad, India
22 Oct 13
None else can be so happy with your as you are.
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@for_beauty (143)
• Qingdao, China
22 Oct 13
@dpk262006
My friend, content is happiness, enjoy what you already have, that can make you happy everyday.
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@CaptAlbertWhisker (32634)
• Calgary, Alberta
22 Oct 13
Fullfillment in every aspect of life. A good health, boosted self confidence,a Good social life and of course financial well being. I can also add some material things to the ratio.
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@dpk262006 (58677)
• Delhi, India
22 Oct 13
I agree with you that contentment in life is most important. A good secured life definitely adds to one's happiness quotient. Thanks for sharing.
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@sunilmishra7756 (4271)
• Moradabad, India
22 Oct 13
@dpk262006
Self- contented person does not need another person to laugh.
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@sunilmishra7756 (4271)
• Moradabad, India
21 Oct 13
The real happiness comes from inside never from outside.
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@sunilmishra7756 (4271)
• Moradabad, India
22 Oct 13
@dpk262006
Thank you very much for commenting and liking my comment.
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@dpk262006 (58677)
• Delhi, India
22 Oct 13
@sunilmishra7756 - You are welcome. Nice to see you in the discussions and sharing your views.
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@dpk262006 (58677)
• Delhi, India
23 Oct 13
Yeah, laughter is the best way to get happy - liyu • @panliyu
@sunilmishra7756 (4271)
• Moradabad, India
22 Oct 13
Laughter should be after not before the success.
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@panliyu (6)
• Wenzhou, China
23 Oct 13
@sunilmishra7756 Because most of the time I was a person, as long as I can with them, I will be very happy
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@Mommy3Girls2013 (2)
• Palm Bay, Florida
22 Oct 13
Happiness to me is waking up each morning and being able to see my 3 girls. I am happy to be alive daily, be able to give back to others and make others have a never ending smile by doing small things for them.
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@dpk262006 (58677)
• Delhi, India
22 Oct 13
@Amanda Nash - Very well said that you feel happy when you wake up every morning and see your kids smiling. You seem to me a positive person. Nice to meet you.
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@dpk262006 (58677)
• Delhi, India
22 Oct 13
@sunilmishra7756 - We should enjoy every moment which comes our way.
@sunilmishra7756 (4271)
• Moradabad, India
22 Oct 13
@dpk262006
What should we do with that happiness which comes in the morning and goes in the evening.
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@buenavida (9984)
• Sweden
22 Oct 13
I have seen that we are happier by giving good things to others. We were created that way.
Sharing good news is one of the best things that makes us happy, and the best news is that all bad things will soon be gone from earth and God's Kingdom will take over, just as Daniel 2:44 has promised.
I like to go to the jw.org site and meet all the people that are sharing these good news and I see their happy faces and know that this work is being done in all the world. It is done by volunteers who don't get paid for what they do.
So, showing Love to others is what makes us all happy.
Why not go and explore and see if it's true?
You can read the site in your own language if you scroll down and choose the one you talk. I don't know your language, but not long ago I found Malayalam there - really cool.
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@dpk262006 (58677)
• Delhi, India
23 Oct 13
buenavida • @buenavida - You are very right that many of us become happy when we help others or give things to them, which they need badly.
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@much2say (54804)
• Los Angeles, California
27 Oct 13
Happiness is surprising a friend who is owed a response from a long time ago (SURPRISE!).
I had a teacher in high school who said "being happy" is a general statement. There may be certain aspects about yourself that you may be happy with . . . and others you are not. So his opinion was no one is really 100% happy with everything in their lives. But the attitude about the percentage that we are not happy with, we don't have to be sad about it . . . we can say we acknowledge that it needs improvement and we're working on it!
That being said, because I feel generally happy and content, I can concentrate on making others happy - in a healthy way. I believe, as with everything else, it's "balance". There are some people who just want to hog up all the happiness for themselves that they cannot bother to make anyone else happy. Then there are others who are so sad inside but put all their efforts in making others happy.
I hope you are happy, @dpk262006 !!
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@dpk262006 (58677)
• Delhi, India
28 Oct 13
@much2say - You said it in a beautiful way. Each one of us could be happy depending upon one's own perception and state of mind. Also, no one would every say that s/he is 100% happy. We keep looking for things, which makes us happy or smile.
Many thanks for joining and sharing your views.
I am happy as always :).
I keep remembering you. You have not communicated for a long long time. If possible, please write a mail.
Hope you are happy
too.
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@allknowing (132209)
• India
21 Nov 13
It is not how much one has but what one makes of what one has is the true route to happiness. I am following this route diligently. I have aspirations too. I try to reach them and make every effort but I also know to move on and give up if I do not succeed. One should know when to give up.
I do feel happy if others around me are happy too. A flower,, even if it blooms in someone else's garden is a joy to behold.
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@dpk262006 (58677)
• Delhi, India
28 Nov 13
@allknowing - It is good that you know how to move on if your aspirations do not get fulfilled. You are very mature and you have probably succeeded in all fields of your life. Thanks for sharing. ![](/Content/images/emotes/happy.gif)
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@Bluedoll (16774)
• Canada
21 Oct 13
I think happiness is a state of mind and not just happy or not happy but varies as in happy, sad, more happy, less happy, very sad. I think we can share how we feel with others and maybe they might be influenced but we are not responsible for another persons internal happiness?
How to be happy? Start by saying I want to feel a certain way?
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@dpk262006 (58677)
• Delhi, India
22 Oct 13
@Bludedoll - Yeah, you are very right that happiness is state of mind. For different persons happiness could be defined in different terms. When one is not sad, s/he is deemed to happy. Thanks for sharing.
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@Bluedoll (16774)
• Canada
27 Oct 13
@dpk262006 today is Sunday..my bible says ... it is a cup. Whatever is in it enjoy.
I like coffee but sometimes I gulp it down. Why? I am much happier when I can see the clouds swimming in the cream. ![](/Content/images/emotes/angel.gif)
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@Aja103654 (5646)
• Philippines
28 Nov 13
CaptainAl summarized it and that is in the word 'fulfillment'. Happiness to me is when you have done your utmost best to achieve something good that benefit you and many people.
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@dpk262006 (58677)
• Delhi, India
28 Nov 13
Hi Aja -Yeah it is true that getting your goals fulfilled will give you immense pleasure and when you work for others, it gives you a kind of satisfaction. Thanks for sharing. Missing you on mylot.![](/Content/images/emotes/wink.gif)
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@dpk262006 (58677)
• Delhi, India
22 Oct 13
Peta Super - Do you remain just happy always?
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@sunilmishra7756 (4271)
• Moradabad, India
22 Oct 13
It is not possible happy is always happy and unhappy is always unhappy. It is the duty of every body that he should not forget his gloomy days.
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@dschwenk7 (2)
• United States
22 Oct 13
Making music is what puts me in my happy place. Whether I am in the studio recording new songs, or on stage playing with one of my bands, it puts a smile on my face. The music that I make is shared with people all around the world. Our fans are happy when they hear my songs, so I guess that means that I am sharing happiness with others.
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@dpk262006 (58677)
• Delhi, India
23 Oct 13
@dschwenk7 - It is nice to hear that making music (I suppose you are referring to composition of music) makes you happy. Music is one of the best source of happiness. It could make happy from being sad. Thanks for sharing.
@tabathaseven (72)
• United States
23 Jun 15
For me, happiness lies within my family, as well as in myself. I had to first be happy with myself and within my own heart and mind before I was able to meet my current fiancé and achieve happiness with him.
My happiness also depends somewhat on my writing... and other creative endeavors, like arts and crafts.... listening to music, reading, etc.
My happiness is as important as my family's happiness, and yet I am usually willing to put their needs and wants before mine..... As a parent, I think that's really important...
What about you? What is happiness to you? And what do you do on a daily basis to achieve your own happiness?
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@dpk262006 (58677)
• Delhi, India
24 Jun 15
Happiness is state of mind. If we are happy and thinking in a positive manner, we feel at peace. You are right indulging in activities of our choice and pursuing them as and when possible, makes us more happy. I love to come to mylot to respond to interesting discussions and this gives me immense pleasure. It gives me an opportunity to communicate with friends from other countries, which otherwise, would not have been possible.
What kind of creative writing do you indulge in?
dpk
P.S. - Have you checked your Messages? I sent you a message.
@tabathaseven (72)
• United States
26 Jun 15
@dpk262006 I agree with you; attitude is everything. :) I enjoy mylot as well, for the same reasons as you. It's awesome to meet people from other countries and cultures, of different ages, etc. ...
I write mostly poetry, all different types... and my daughter & I do arts and crafts as well.... especially making jewelry... Do you write? or participate in other types of arts and crafts? I also enjoy photography, although I haven't done much fine art in a few years.....
Also, I'm about to check my messages... :)
Peace,
Gwen
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@santosmarichris (1849)
• Philippines
24 Oct 13
For me happiness is being content with what you have. Living a simple life. Being able to treat yourself occasional. Doing things that you love. And most of feeling loved.
@dpk262006 (58677)
• Delhi, India
28 Oct 13
@santosmarichris - Yes, you are right that contentment is important. Simple life could bring more happiness rather than a luxurious life. Thanks for sharing your wonderful views.![](/Content/images/emotes/happy.gif)
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@mhaiXCs10s (619)
• Philippines
24 Oct 13
happiness is the feeling of contentment... and happiness is knowing what is the difference of it from sadness. being happy is a choice! we couldn't be happy if we are not contented and we couldn't be happy if we don't know what is sadness.
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@dpk262006 (58677)
• Delhi, India
28 Oct 13
@mhaiXCs10s - Yes, you are right that knowing the difference between being happy and sad is important. Contentment is also important. Simple life could bring more happiness rather than a luxurious life. Thanks for sharing your wonderful views.![](/Content/images/emotes/happy.gif)
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@dpk262006 (58677)
• Delhi, India
28 Oct 13
@SKsteven - If you are in a position to keep all your problems away, then it is good for you. Thanks for joining.
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@indian121 (1)
• New Delhi, India
23 Oct 13
peace and certainty gives human being happiness.being good to other also give you happiness
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@dpk262006 (58677)
• Delhi, India
23 Oct 13
Yeah, certainty in certain things could bring happiness in life.
@jerson009 (1)
• Dubai, United Arab Emirates
23 Oct 13
always have a positive ways of life for sure it will become happines
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@dpk262006 (58677)
• Delhi, India
28 Oct 13
@jerson009 - Hope you always look at the positive side of the life.
@NIKKUSINGH (4)
• Faridabad, India
23 Oct 13
happiness is the nature gift feel happy all day spent good
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@dpk262006 (58677)
• Delhi, India
25 Oct 13
Yeah, to be happy is one's own choice. Nature gives us many opportunities to remain happy. Thanks for sharing.
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