Being happy doesn't mean you have it all. It means being happy with what you have. True or false?

Question

Can you be be content with what you have or do you always want more?

HawkPerception · Accepted Answer

It's sad that we live in this world that brainwashed everyone with consumerism. You know what I'm sick of? Women saying they value ambition in a man when it comes to dating. It's another way of saying "You're not allowed to be content with what you have. You always need to strive for more in life." That's why it's a red flag to me. I completely disagree with that way of thinking. Sure it's nice to have dreams and goals in life. But as long as you're content with where you are, and you can provide for yourself and your family, that should be enough.

Approximately 90% of the population in medieval times and before lived in poverty (all of the peasants). Do people really think that 90% of the population was unhappy? Happiness is state of mind. You can achieve it through mental discipline (easier said than done because I'm still working on it myself).

As long as you're doing what you're passionate about, whether it's for work or recreation, that's a large aspect of happiness. Life would definitely suck if you have to go to a job you hate each day or never be able to do what you like in your spare time.

There's a saying I truly believe in... "Plant a tree, have a child, and write a book." Putting in effort to create stuff that outlives you in life is huge for fulfillment, which in my opinion is a huge aspect of happiness.

Finchie40 · Accepted Answer

True, just appreciate what’s in front of you and be at peace as much as possible , be grateful for the things that you have and don’t worry about the things you don’t have and your life will be content

Crimsyjo · Accepted Answer

False ish. Being happy doesn't need any "what you have". We are constantly bombarded with consumerism messages that having things and having more makes us happy. There is short term happiness in material possessions. I think true happiness comes from a place of humble realisation. Just accepting and being. No matter what. A couple of times in my life I've felt a Ln overwhelming gratitude and happiness and oneness with the world. It's an amazing feeling. Usually whilst out in nature and realising how small and insignificant we are on this huge planet. But that's another thing about happiness. You cannot know happiness without sorrow. And it never lasts. You can't walk around always and only feeling happy! You can be positive tho. And try accept the lows as part of the cycle and know the highs will come round again. That's how you build resilience to get through bad points.

Some could say happiness isn't a goal it's a state of being?

Screenwriter · Accepted Answer

I'm happy. Doesn't mean I wouldn't like a few things that would make my life more comfortable. Or I wouldn't want to achieve more personally. I like my house, but it needs some repairs.

I love my garden, but there's a few more things I want to plant this. year. House needs painting. These are not discontents. There's always something to fix and improve.

Definitely don't have it all. But enjoy the good I do have.

lightbulb27 · Answer

True, can have very little but you can be happy with what you have. It's not about having, but more about feeling ok with whatever it is.

That... is easier said than done sometimes... as some humans have been put to the test.

https://www.warhistoryonline.com/history/pearl-harbor-16-days-to-die.html

As well, I can only image what it was like on 9/11 being stuck on the tower. Not easy to be happy facing probable death.

https://www.youtube.com/embed/JN0p5nCQ80Y

Jesus was handling facing death. Can't say he was happy, but I think that's how it's done to some effect. That's why we want to lead a good life with purpose.

Matthew 26:36-46

Note there are some people on 9/11 that found a way out... amazing stories.

Zack-Bann · Answer

Happiness is irrelevant of worldly possessions
No shiny new toy will ever make you consistently happy

As a kid we loved a new toy because it implied a demonstration of our parents love for us

In reality nothing truly matters in life.
We come we go. Nothing changes

So it’s our job to find meaning in things and in people
Happiness is the manifestation of that sense of meaning
The feeling of “everything is ok”

And yes money can buy happiness but it’s not sold on a shelf.
You need money to make your problems go away but you will still need to seek out true happiness as it won’t just dawn on you one morning

NathanDavis · Answer

I do think that most of the time we have a wrong perception or ideal of what happiness is...

"if I had this I would be happy or happier..." and we tend to think (wrongly) about happiness as if it were a constant state that once achieved, it should stay like that and then our life is "complete"

then we find out that is not like that, or we accept that it wasn't like that and we already knew it and so... when you are able, and also allow yourself to be happy or better said find the happiness within the ones you have and what you also have... then you can stop being unhappy about the things that aren't or are not in your life yet.. or never will be in your life

MannMitAntworten · Answer

To me it is more of a state of being. Coincides with peace. At least happiness does for me. “Possession” has never been a path to happiness not peace. It is a foolish pursuit. It is my employer's pursuit. The owner of the business I work at is constantly chasing happiness through buying things. Yet, he is never happy and he clearly has no inner peace. I am not even sure he knows what it means to be happy and he is surrounded by so much possession yet is the least happy individual I know. If anything, I feel he seeks reasons to feel anger and hate. It must be a miserable existence.

purplepoppy · Answer

It's about accepting you'll never have everything. It's OK to want more as long as your realistic about it. Wanting more is why we no longer live in caves.

MrOracle · Answer

No one has it all, and no one ever will. People who can't be happy with what they have - even if they are striving for more - are going to spend their lives in ungrateful misery and jealousy.

Almost everyone owns things that were SO important to their happiness - or so they thought - yet they haven't touched or used it for years. That should tell you how fleeting the happiness is that comes from most material things. Happiness really comes from the good people in your life.

Genie23 · Answer

So true. I've seen some people who barely have anything in life still be so happy and content then I've also seen some people who has almost everything yet they seem dissatisfied or annoyed... often. Never saw them truly happy

Rei13 · Answer

I’m content where I’m at. I think it is natural to always want more, but it isn’t necessary to be happy

exitseven · Answer

When I was younger I wanted a better vehicle, a faster boat and a bigger house. Now i am really satisfied with what i have. I could go for a few adventures however.

sawno · Answer

Pretty much but its also a state of being. I am generally pretty happy most days even if I am missing multiple things I really need in my life.

Geo1970 · Answer

It can ultimately be a smoke screen!  Just putting on a front so ultimately the really good friends and loved ones don’t get to know, in any shape or form the reality of what is going on.

Communicationisking · Answer

Both but my answer is True. Besides when does one have it all

AngryCarl2 · Answer

If all you have is dignity and faith in God, that might be enough for some people.

fish5505_87 · Answer

I agree, not saying I have the ability to live this way, but I can hope!

seeyounexttuesday · Answer

True. Because happiness doesn't come from things.

goawaydesperatebihh · Answer

Yes true! There's tons of miserable people educated with money. I don't have what they have and I'm happier and grateful.

Sevenpointfive · Answer

i had 6.5 years of happiness. the rest is penance for my stupidity

Xawyx-2 · Answer

It can be either, some people are modest, they are happy with what they have, on the other hand, some people are happy when they have it all.

jahaims · Answer

Opinions aren't true or false. Facts and fallacies are.

AviatorTom · Answer

That's a big fat TRUE!!!

Twalli · Answer

"It's not having what you want. It's wanting what you've got"-Sheryl Crow

WhitneySnow · Answer

That’s basically true

thegreenyogi · Answer

True. I'd say it's about being happy enough.

Jennz6 · Answer

Happiness is a state of mind!

LazerBean · Answer

100% agree

SarahP080106 · Answer

True

sage2021 · Answer

That's very true!!

LightingBugg · Answer

True.

Dongie · Answer

100%

Roseloveasidu · Answer

True

Anonymous · Answer

I suppose.

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