Is Happiness A Choice?

I think it is a must to get it.

You have to want to be happy. Everyone can choose to be happy.

I agree and disagree with this at the same time. I understand you aren't talking about depression because no depressed people can't just turn off depression but also sometimes you do have to feel what you're feeling but that being said you can change things to become happy but sometimes you do have to just let yourself feel things first. I know that sometimes by letting myself feel things I can get through them easier but then I can try and make a plan to fix the things I can. You don't have control of everything around you. Some people really do just have to feel sad for a bit. I feel like if you're forcing yourself to be happy that sort of takes away from important feelings you need to have. I do believe that happiness is more easily found in upbeat and positive people because they believe things are going to get better but at the same time that doesn't mean these people are immune to sadness. I think sometimes it just has to happen. I remember I had a teacher that told me we got to choose to be happy and chose to be happy every day but I remember a time or two when she did become sad because sometimes despite how hard you try you do have to feel those emotions sometimes but I think the key is to not let yourself stay there to the point where you let yourself get depressed. You feel them and then move past them. Just my own personal opinion.

Absolutely!! My faith makes me happy as I grow closer to God. =) Many other things too of course, including my family & blessing others.

I agree that in almost all cases you can choose to be happy. I see it as a decision you make.

yes you are right. we can choose to be happy all the time

Sitting outside feeling a cool evening breeze makes me happy. Singing makes me happy. All the wild flowers and grasses that grow around my bird feeding station make me happy as they are so casual and free. I gave the birds seed and they planted a few, as did the wind.

Yes it is a choice! We can be happy for others instead of jealous on their happiness. Good discussion, Andria.

I am a happy person for the most part. If I get sad, I usually get quiet, think things thru and then push on. I feel sad when I think of those that have passed that I loved, but when I think of why I loved them, the sadness melts to happiness when I recall those loving memories.

The kids, granddaughter, hubby (sometimes ) critters and fresh air.

Happiness can be an elusive thing.

i feel happy when i can sleep soundly at night, no.debts, and live in harmony with my husband

Good question....I'll have to think on that. But my family do....sleep, making art, relaxation...etc

Happiness does not come alone, my friend, happiness, you seek it, your

Psalm 1 (Good News Translation) 1 Happy are those who reject the advice of evil people, who do not follow the example of sinners or join those who have no use for God. 2 Instead, they find joy in obeying the Law of the Lord, and they study it day and night. Yes, happiness is free, easy available and we need to do something to get it. Happiness is not being free of problems and troubles but being happy in spite of them. Happiness is like a fire. It will only exist if it is fed. Happiness is a state of mind and heart that we need to constantly keep on nurturing and working on. Happiness is like a beautiful garden, it needs constant care and attention. (See also: Psalm 119:1-2; Matthew 5:3; Luke 11:28; Acts 20:35; Revelation 1:3)

Everyone has to make the choice to be happy or not I try to find something to make me happy every day. Love that song.

I believe it can be choice like when you want to travel in beautiful places and you choose to go.

Animals, especially dogs, make me very happy. My husband makes me happy. Dogs aren't free unless you get them from the pound, which we've done.

I totally agree with you.

Indeed. Focus on the feeling of being happy :) So nice to know you have a positive outlook in life.