What does happiness mean to you?

Happiness - We cannot hold happiness in our palm
@mayka123 (16555)
India
February 27, 2011 11:31pm CST
Was just going through the wikepedia and was reading the defination of Happiness. It isays Happiness is a state of mind or feeling characterized by contentment, love, satisfaction, pleasure, or joy. A variety of biological, psychological, religious, and philosophical approaches have striven to define happiness and identify its sources. What does happiness mean to you?
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• Bulgaria
6 Mar 11
Happiness is a mental state of well-being characterized by positive emotions ranging from contentment to intense joy.A variety of biological, psychological, religious, and philosophical approaches have striven to define happiness and identify its sources. Look for more information in : http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Happiness
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@mayka123 (16555)
• India
7 Mar 11
That is exactly what I have quoted in my discussion. Probably you have not read my discussion properly.
@ANTIQUELADY (36440)
• United States
28 Feb 11
Happiness to me means peace of mind, seeing my children & grandchilden, love from family & friends, mylot & just many things.
@mayka123 (16555)
• India
28 Feb 11
Just being with our loved ones gives us a lot of happiness.
@shia88 (4571)
• Malaysia
28 Feb 11
Happiness is kinda a life achievement for me. it is when I have achieve what I want in my life, having a lovely life partner and littl kids at my side. That is more than enough. I don't expect more in my life, as long as, I have a simple and happy family,that is more than enough. Having a good relationship with my family members is also a happiness for me.
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• Philippines
6 Mar 11
Happiness is relative meaning its definition would depend on a particular person. If you see a person who has everything and think of them as happy people, it doesn't mean that they see things the same way as you do. For me, I can say that I'm truly happy at most times but not all the time. It really depends on my situation or on what I might be feeling at the moment. I could have the right to be happy with every thing that I have but still end up feeling empty. If I feel contentment, joy, and peace of mind, I can say I could be happy in a moment or so. I'm lucky to have that kind of feeling in a day or two. It's a choice.
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@EdnaReyes (2622)
• Philippines
9 Mar 11
I feel happy when I can do service for my love ones. I am happy when I can do the thing I love most. Deprivation of these makes me unhappy and my sense of living is worthless. Happiness for me is when my work is recognized and fruit of my labor bear the results I want. Happiness for me is simply living my life the way it is now!
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• Philippines
28 Feb 11
happiness for me is the state of loving... because if you love you are happy
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@lilaclady (28207)
• Australia
28 Feb 11
To me happiness is what life is all about, the true meaning of life..it puts your mind in a state that is is healthy for your whole body...
@kalav56 (11464)
• India
28 Feb 11
Happiness is a state of mind. I am absolutely content with the way God has made me and given me His blessings.There may be ups and downs but I know that millions and billions of people are worse than me in many ways.I do not wish at any time to change the way I am . THis is happiness for me.Having my loved and dear ones safe and sound is happiness for me.
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• India
11 Mar 11
happyness to me is happyness to enjoy whatever i wanted in my life so why to look it defination jst enjoy your happiness thats alll
@xplp211 (253)
• China
3 Apr 11
Happiness is right now I am still alive and can think. I am even happier that I can laugh, sing, play, walk, run, dance and fulfill my dream and enjoy everything with my beloved people and a lot lot more... I am lucky and happy and glad to share with you my feelings. Thank you mayka for your post!
@mysdianait (66009)
• Italy
5 Apr 11
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@shibham (16977)
• India
28 Feb 11
Hi dear... For me its satisfaction. If you are fully satisfied with your life then you are happy. We indulge ourselves in many sources to make us satisfied and it leads us to our happiness. have a nice day.
@shia88 (4571)
• Malaysia
28 Feb 11
Hi, Happiness is kinda a life achievement for me. it is when I have achieve what I want in my life, having a lovely life partner and littl kids at my side. That is more than enough. I don't expect more in my life, as long as, I have a simple and happy family, that is more than enough. Having a good relationship with my family members is also a happiness for me.