HAPPINESS
We hold these Truths to
be self-evident, that all men are created equal; that they are endowed by their
Creator with certain inalienable Rights; that among these are Life, Liberty,
and the pursuit of Happiness
--Thomas Jefferson
--Thomas Jefferson
Thomas Jefferson in Declaration
of independence quoted as above. So happiness is deemed to be a birthright; it
is fundamental right. Now we tend to define what happiness truly is? Happiness
is subjective in nature, that is, its definition varies from person to person
and time to time. For example for some money and luxury is happiness while for
others mental peace is. Happiness is time variant too, what brings ecstasy at
one time can be melancholic at other time. But abstract definition of happiness
is “happiness is mental state of well
being characterised by positive or pleasant emotions ranging from contentment
and joy”
Happiness from
scientific perspective:
There are over fourteen billion cells in human brain and about
10,000 chemical reactions takes place every second in this amazingly structured
organ. Inside our brain happen neurotransmissions which in layman’s language are
chemical reactions. These are responsible for feelings, makes nerves functions.
These calm you , excites you , makes you feel happy or sad. You are a human,
you have a reason to be sad, that reason and your thinking causes a decrease in
SEROTONIN; a chemical responsible
for happiness. adding to serotonin we have
DOPAMINE ,NOREPINEPHINE, OXYTOCIN
whose higher level is reason for happiness. Feeling of sadness or
depression happens due to decrease in their levels. Even after lot of research it hasn’t been proved what exactly the
cause of the chemical imbalances is. The most potent theory is that this
imbalance is due to person’s own thinking. It is true
that chemical imbalances lead to undue stress, worry and nervousness. But it is
because of such emotions people know how to laugh, cry, love or worry. Chemical
imbalances are an integral part of human nature which help in interpreting and
reacting to different situations, and hence cannot be avoided.
Happiness from philosophical perspective:
if we go into philosophical details
happiness is a state of mind which is attained when we are at pleasure or are
satisfied or when the actions matches the words. Happiness can be attained
sometimes by meeting materialistic desires or sometimes emotional desires. When
we achieve our goals and our life is in harmony we feel satisfied which takes
form of happiness.philosphically happiness is very subjective, for eg some
people find happiness in painting while others in playing cricket. Some people
reason to smile is writing while some averse it. So, happiness philosophically
is defined as a state of mental peace and
joyfulness which is obtained by pursuing the interest at any time when one
wants and reaching a specified goal which one sets.
Why so much fuss on being happy?
“Happiness is the meaning
and purpose of life, the whole aim and end of human existence”
What should be the purpose of life? Many of
us face this question at some juncture of life. The best answer is HAPPINESS.
Ultimately whatever we do should boil down to earn happiness of one and people
around. God has sent us with a goal or some purpose to accomplish something.
First of all we need to find what that goal is? Many of us live a life without
knowing their purpose. Then we need to work towards that goal. Work is worship.
And meanwhile if we aren’t happy doing that work, we aren’t worshipping whole
heartedly, we are cheating on him. So in order to be faithful to him we should
try every way to ensure our happiness unselfishly. Feeling depressed, go out
and get helped, why even think of what people? If medical treatment helps you
to restore happiness then it’s the only and correct way.dont like a job, quit
it. Find one which suits your interest. Had a dream of learning how to dance?
Age is stopping you? Don’t look at it, age is just a number. Go on and join
some classes. Have time for your little dreams. For happiness comes in small
packet. This life is a conundrum and full of surprise. Who knows when and where
surprise is death. So savour every moment, life is too short to be unhappy no
matter what.
So, live a happy life no matter what. A
happy life lived is most coveted and is a feat.
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