is it selfish to just want to be happy?

@Joey322 (272)
United States
March 14, 2007 8:54pm CST
anytime i've ever wished on birthday candles or broke a wishbone, i've always wished "to have a happy life". is that a selfish wish?? what do you wish for? do you just wish for happiness?
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rainbow
@rainbow (6761)
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15 Mar 07
taht's all I ever wanted, just enough of everything in life to be happy, I've never askedfor riches or luxuries, just enough of the things my family need.
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rainbow
@rainbow (6761)
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16 Mar 07
Thanks joey, I hope you are very happy today!
Joey322
@Joey322 (272)
• United States
16 Mar 07
yes. that's lovely. i agree. sometimes we get a little greedy, i think. sure, it'd be great to win the lotto, but we don't NEED that to be happy. take care.
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jimbomuso
@jimbomuso (950)
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16 Mar 07
Another thought just occured to me. If you were continually happy it may become boring ! we all experience ranges of thoughts and emotions, highs and lows are what constantly shape and change us
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Joey322
@Joey322 (272)
• United States
16 Mar 07
very true. what doesn't kill us makes us stronger and more capable of handling life's obstacles. thanks for adding something a little extra to the pot!
nfhs79
@nfhs79 (861)
• Malaysia
15 Mar 07
No. Happy is a recipe of life. The thing here is happiness make u less sick and also make ur life better. Anything bothers u happiness will recover your sickness or anything not nice to you. I hope i will always be happy even I have much problem esp. money he he.
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Joey322
@Joey322 (272)
• United States
16 Mar 07
yes! positivity and happiness makes us healthier and better people. thanks for reminding me of those important points!
alfonseelric
@alfonseelric (894)
• Malaysia
16 Mar 07
Wishing for happiness is not a selfish wish. Everyone deserve to feel happy. As long as it won't hurt anyone..
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Joey322
@Joey322 (272)
• United States
16 Mar 07
yes, as long as my happiness doesn't infringe upon someone other's rights, then YIPPEE! isn't it interesting that many of these responders feel that we, as poeple, DESERVE happiness. do we??
catcai
@catcai (1056)
• Philippines
15 Mar 07
I personally think thats not a selfish wish. Everyone wants to be happy, there is always this innert need for an individual to be happy. Besides there's nothing wrong for wishing something for yourself specially during your birthday! its your day! i don't think the workd is gonna get mad at you for not wishing world peace... If given opportunities to wish i wish for the same thing as well- happiness, if not- i just wish that i be contented with what i currently have and what i will recieve... Nothing fancy... =)
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Joey322
@Joey322 (272)
• United States
16 Mar 07
very humble and very lovely. be happy today!
jimbomuso
@jimbomuso (950)
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16 Mar 07
I think everyone wishes for happiness, but because the whole human experiance is subjective happiness is different from person to person. If you define happiness as being content, joyful and peace with your self,others and the things you do in life then it is definately not selfish !!
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Joey322
@Joey322 (272)
• United States
16 Mar 07
very true. i would agree with that definition of happiness
beaniegdi
@beaniegdi (1964)
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15 Mar 07
I don't think it is selfish to wish for a happy life, being happy feels much better than being unhappy. Plus if you are happy then your friends and family will be happy also so your wish would have a knock on effect that you haven't thought of.
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jimbomuso
@jimbomuso (950)
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16 Mar 07
I think everyone wishes for happiness, but because the whole human experiance is subjective happiness is different from person to person. If you define happiness as being generally content, joyful and at peace with your self,others and the things you do in life then it is definately not selfish !!