What would you class as happiness?

There´s a saying in Spanish that mentions three things needed for happiness: Health, Money and Love. I don´t know if I would put them in that order, as for me love is very important. But yes, money enough as to be able to eat, have a decent shelter, clothes, be able to learn. I truly would not want to be rich. I have thought about it and I believe too much money is a burden. Besides, part of the happiness of acquiring something is that you work for it. By love I don´t mean only a partner, but family and friends. Take care!!!

I think if all areas are positive in your life then she feel joy and that would be the same as happiness. I think if you feel all round positive and good in all areas then you feel happy. It doesn't always stay and that is sad but that is life and how it should be. If we just felt happy all the time I don't think we would appreciate it as much as we do having to go through alittle sadness as well.

well i well never be truly happy as long as there are wars, innocent people and animals being hurt and other horrible things going on. But the truth is, these things probabl will never stop so we have to be as satisfied with our lives as we possibly can be. As long as I do my part for the environment/donate to animals or charity and respect other people then that's happiness to me.

Happiness for me is having a peace of mind. I am happy when I am with my family, when we are living a quiet and simple life. When everyone agreed on certain things. When everyone help whenever there is a problem. I am happy when I can find solutions to my problem all by myself. I usually hide my personal problems from my family, I don't want to add to the burden because they have their own personal problems too, I hide it as much as I can. Happiness is when you are around with the people you love, with the people who are true to you. Without a money I will be very happy having that simply, I know it I have been there. Money changes everything, but it is not always the source of happiness.

when you're happy with your what you've got,i don't think it's bout money,although that helps,or material items,but i think happiness comes from within

Happiness is the ability to accept the things you cannot change, change what you can and the wisdom to know the difference. Once this is achieved you will be able to make the best of what you have as they say it is not how much you have but what you make of what you have is also the secret of happiness.

Happiness is a great feeling. I can tell you that money doesn't buy happiness. Having money creates less stress on a relationship but don't believe it's the sole purpose of being happy with a partner/spouse. What is important to me is having good health.

For me there're 3 categories which can be considered as happiness: 1/ love : consists of having a one to love and being loved. 2/ health : including physical, intellectual and spiritual health. 3/ some other things that make you feel satisfied though you don't have the above two things: it's up to each of us.

I woulkd classify happiness as having peace of mind and being happy within yourself and your accomplishments in life. I think happiness also means that you are able to enjoy every aspect of life and being a good provider for yourself also.

Hi Jugs. While money pays the bills and we all need "enough," I think truer forms of happiness, for me, lie in having strong faith, love and being loved, good health, family and friends to care for and spend time with, and work and play that we love. A good question! Karen

The number one thing that leads to true happiness in my experience is acceptance. Accepting where you are in life and either changing what you want changed or accepting what is. Accept who you are, where you work, how much money you make, who your friends are, who your family is, what you look like, what you do and do not have, etc. Strive for what else you want to fulfill your life if you don't have it and never complain. Money does not bring happiness. It can bring a temporary joy. It can be a cushion of happiness; for example, I know some people whose happiness consists of a feeling of being financially secure. It is not money itself that makes people happy, but some can stress too much over not having enough. Just like the lack of money, I think the lack of good health can drain the energy out of a person's happiness. I have seen some extremely admirable and good people accept life as it is with bad health...a much older friend of mine has cancer but loves life and shows it nearly as much as I do. It's simply amazing to see people like this, because a lot of others let it get to them. A lot of people want more money, even if they have enough to survive. I simply don't understand why. My husband and I make $40,000 a year together, which is enough for bills and to put some toward savings and retirement and vacations, but I'm glad we don't make more. I think it would take some of the zest out of life if things were too easy. It would get boring and being financially smart wouldn't mean as much. I'm an extremely happy person because I do accept where I am and I love it. Instead of saying, "I wish I made more money. I wish I had a more understanding family. I wish I looked different. I wish I had a bigger house. I wish I had a more expensive car," I say, "I love where I'm at and have everything I could ever want." And it's true although I don't have nearly as much as some people half my age. Yet I'm happier than most people half my age, my age, and older than me...I tag it to acceptance.

I think happiness is found in peace of mind, comfort with the one you love and the little things in life that matter to you and bring you joy. Money is just necessary but does not define happiness. You can be happy even with no money. I find peace when I get rid of bills and debts.

happiness is when i am with my family, most especially when im with my dad whom i love dearly money can't equal this..