What does happiness personally mean to you?

[Misscouincouin]

[bobalife]

I think my definition always changes or opens up…


I used to always say happiness starts within us. I thought of it as black or white: to be happy or unhappy.


Lately, I realized happiness is not defined in one lane. Happiness holds multiple layers and that’s more than okay :) it is normal, living our lives, and part of being human.


I find happiness when I hear my parents call me to check up on me and see I’m doing okay.
Coming home knowing my dad got home safely, and oh he made me dinner! Lol
The delight with the first sip of yummy boba tea hehe
When I go to work and meet new patients or see my regular patients who face softens up when I greet them
When my patients tell me they’re happy they made it to our sessions afterall
When my co-workers tell me they were feeling unhappy, but saw me and it’s suddenly a good day to them now lmao
Getting together with my friends and talk about our evolutions in our 30s
My excitement on discovering matcha and investing on how to make it at home
How far I came and overcome to be who I am today
What other things I want to become, explore, and hold onto the virtues that aligns with me
Someone who makes me feel so seen and safe..
The pretty flowers I picked out and put together
Or I’m just a girl 🥰


I believe there are all levels of happiness and we can reframe our perspectives to choose to be happy, stay happy, enjoy being happy, or we must get through the sadness and other emotions to become happy again :) I think appreciation with gratitude, hopes, positive outlook, positive self-beliefs, routines, and values may also contribute with obtaining a life fulfilled with happiness and individually.

[Misscouincouin]

Thanks for this thoughtful answer 🙏 wish you more happiness in your life✨✨✨

[RavVid]

I attended a talk by the Dali Lama and some asked about happiness. He held his hand to his head and said block out the bad, let in the good. Sounds like you let a lot of good in :)

[bobalife]

@Misscouincouin aww you are so sweet, thank you so much and MHO! 🥰🥹🫶🏻💖💖💖

@RavVid thank you for sharing your experience and insight with Dali Lama, I couldn’t agreed more! :) Often we just need to process those hardships/emotiond and redirect our focus to what we can control with a positive outlook! Is there a video of the event you went? I would love to see it if possible :)

[RavVid]

Unfortunately no video of it that I know of. The other memorable aspect of it was that the dali lama was dressed the same as the other lamas and they just shuffled in no particular order but you knew exactly which one was the dali lama.

He had this mischievous sense about him. Mostly like he has put a whoopee cushion on some bodies seat :)

Wish I could provide a video for you. If you get a chance to see him, take it.

[bobalife]

Hahahaha what is thissss 😂😂😂 sounds intriguing and amusing! Who is this famous Dali Lama? Lol

Does he travel for his famous Talk Events?

[RavVid]

He does a lot of travelling despite China trying to stop countries letting him.

[bobalife]

Wow, he sounds so resilient and amazing! Is he like a motivational speaker?

[RavVid]

I wouldn't say that as he is the spiritual head of Buddhists. So a bit like the Pope. In truth though I guess the Pope and the Dali Lama kinda are motivational speakers.

[Amy10223]

Happiness to me, is a feeling that everything is going in a positive direction, and that you are loved and you love your loved ones. Love has much to do with happiness. Being in a positive, non-stressful environment, with those you love and love you, is happiness to me.

[Purpleronnie]

It’s just a choice I make each day, to BE happy.


My personal experience has taught me that my reactions and general perspective affect how ‘happy’ i believe i am but that can massively skew the outcome. Like auto-choosing to focus more on the negative will make me believe im less happy instead of reframing to see all sides and account the positives and practicing gratitude for all those things are that good in my life at any one time.


Sure I cannot will myself to be happy and like everyone my emotions play a role but I can absolutely choose what to do with those emotions and stop them from interfering as much with my overall sense of general happiness.


Focussing on a single or random negativity that’s happens to us all will convince you that your unhappy , so I choose to always attempt refocus on where it’s right and good and roll with the punches

[Misscouincouin]

That’s what I’ve learned too, very wise

[Purpleronnie]

Thank you , I’m glad you agree. I wasn’t always as resolute , more tormented believing that my life was missing why I believed others had in making them ‘happy’ . Turns out I was right , at least for me.

[Misscouincouin]

Yeah comparing our life is the worst thing ever. To each his her path ✨

[NathanDavis]

family, and friends... good times, and laughs

[Misscouincouin]

Laughing feel sooooo good

[NathanDavis]

really does... and moreso, when shared, lol

[Misscouincouin]

Ha right..:What is moreso 😶

[NathanDavis]

more so, even more... so much more

lmao...

[Misscouincouin]

Wth its second time I don’t understand what people write here today sorry I can’t read today 😅😵‍💫

[NathanDavis]

lmao... let me try again

laughing feels so good... and it feels EVEN BETTER when you share those laughs with other people

"moreso" is not an actual word, nor the correct spelling... that's just how I say it because I have a thing against the English language nonsense, lmao

https://www.youtube.com/shorts/ULzu8cURsr0

[Misscouincouin]

Omg so true finding people who like your jokes is like finding a gem 😵 I so like to laugh I find a man laugh sexy more than abs or any other physical feature 😵 I have even a typology of laughing 😵
And your right English is so difficult to pronunce to me😵 like « the» 😵

[NathanDavis]

wait wait wait... I need to hear more about that so-called... "typology of laughing"

[Misscouincouin]

For example, you have the « old lady who laughs like she’s alone in a restaurant » laugh. You also have the « hyena » one. Mine is an ugly yet charming mix of those two🥴 . You have the « hihihahoho » one too. This one, I’ve discovered it through some construction workers. It was an amazing hearing. Those are the first ones that come to my mind 😌

[NathanDavis]

truth be told... the more "ugly" and odd someone's laughter is... the more I like it, lmao

https://www.youtube.com/shorts/qlscpq2mDxg

[Misscouincouin]

Haaaa maybe you will like this then:

https://youtu.be/p32OC97aNqc?si=4J9v9mkf_GP0Y0_Y

[NathanDavis]

a couple of those definitely sounded like my ex... lmfao

[Misscouincouin]

Thats great 😂

[AI Opinion]

My aim on GAG is to decode hearts, crush confusion, and make love lives less messy and more magical 💫

Happiness for me is super simple: peaceful mornings with my wife, my 7-year-old laughing at some silly joke, a good book, coffee in hand, no drama, no ghosting, no mind games. Just feeling safe, loved, understood, and not emotionally drained. That calm “I’m exactly where I should be” energy.

[BobbieBoy666]

Being me while wearing a dress I am so happy when my womanly side come out.

[Maybe_Maybe_not]

It doesn't have a set meaning to me, over time.

Often enough ataraxia will suffice, peace of mind feels really nice. Sometimes it even means all I need. Sometimes it's not enough, sometimes I want more than that... But then maybe I'm confusing what I desire with what makes me happy. It gets complicated. Wanting things can make me happy, but not wanting them feels nice too.

Let's get back to ataraxia, that's a stable answer.

[Misscouincouin]

It describes the human life very well

[Maybe_Maybe_not]

Proud member of that species 🖖🏼

[Misscouincouin]

Wish could be that proud too but with all the wars it’s kind of rough 😓

[Maybe_Maybe_not]

But you are not war, not until you get that kind of power.

You are noise in the system, make it loud.

We're counting on you.

[Misscouincouin]

Ohhh it’s gonna be bad if you count on me but I take the honor 🥴

[RavVid]

A feeling of contentment which might just be using a substitute word for happiness. Happiness is a transitory feeling. Being happy with a gift or some other event. Contentment is more a continuous state of being.

I can be happy I am content.

[RandomGirl42]

Freedom. 'Cuz then I am free whether to choose happiness or not.

[Misscouincouin]

True♥️

[performerwannabe]

Having someone hug me until I feel whole and knowing they'll do it any time I need it.

[Billlewis]

Not being overly worried about what others think.

[ElenaSeluna]

Seeing people I love and I care about happy and passionate about life 😊

[Nikki1989]

When what you value, what you believe, and how you live aren’t fighting each other.

[Misscouincouin]

Very interesting

[Iron_Man]

This wrestling action figures 🤠😂

https://www.youtube.com/embed/ycumxKt1zFk

[RandomGirl42]

🤣🤣🤣

[Iron_Man]

@RandomGirl42 that’s great. I’m glad you enjoyed it. 😂

[Misscouincouin]

Ahhh I love this answer 😂 I have my Tokyo mew mew toys too that make me happy 😆 I don’t know how to update pictures here sadly 😅

[Iron_Man]

Thank you so much tell me more about your toys interesting

[Misscouincouin]

What do you want to know😌

[Iron_Man]

Just tell me what kind of toys they are, which do they look like I’ve never heard of them before

[Misscouincouin]

My pleasure listen well: in the anime Tokyo mew mew the characters are girls who are half mixed with animals dna and they have magical weapons to save the earth from aliens ok. Their weapons are of all forms they’re really cute and I have the heart shaped one but the arrow was out of stock 😭 it was my favorite because I like describing myself as « the fairy of love » since I had a reputation in high school that said « if X comes with you when you ask a girl out , the girl will say yes » . My powers were tested once and this boy got rejected but I like to believe I was too young to have strong powers 🫣 but now I’m older so it should work 😌 I also have the transformation pendant, which is legendary 🥴 I feel like I have real powers with it it’s fun🥴 anyway I would show you but I have no clue how to publish here😓

[Iron_Man]

That is so cute. I love this. Thank you so much. Well, you can learn to send links like I can.

[Misscouincouin]

How come you read so fast 😅 well I’m not really active here so learning this skill would be too long for nothing 😅 but I suggest you to write « Tokyo mew mew toys » on google you will see😎⚔️

[Iron_Man]

Well, because I can read fast I’m used to it. Well, you don’t have to send links. You told me your story. That’s enough.

[Misscouincouin]

Good have a nice evening 😎

[Iron_Man]

You told me the story about the toys I don’t need to write the company. Have a good day.

[DryGermanGuy]

https://youtu.be/E0gWV9Rk_Fw?si=yqorUpnLYhczrWIJ

[Misscouincouin]

Original 😅

[MrChinaski]

Happiness is a temporary chemical imbalance.

[Shiprex]

Having the means to do or go where I choose and be with who I want

[jahaims]

It doesn't have a personal meaning. Happiness has a set definition. Making up your own definition is retarded

[Alex-Snow]

It is a true gift that I enjoy. Especially in these troubled times in the USA.

[whosnumber_1]

Happiness for me is tied to gratitude and being content with all of the outcomes in my life. Good or bad.

[Misscouincouin]

Really wise

[whosnumber_1]

It might be, doesn't mean I'm good at it though. Lol

[Misscouincouin]

Im bad too no stress let’s evolve into gratitude gourous

[Anonymous]

Happiness to me is fulfilling my dreams surrounded by my family and true friends.

Dating the person I like.
Having a dream job.

[Maybe_Maybe_not]

What happens before the dreams get fulfilled though, is there no happiness for you in the meantime?

[Opinion Owner]

At the moment. My family doesn't value me that much because I am not rich. I have been bullied by some family members and I keep chasing status, looks, money and wanted to be better so they won't belittle me again.

So yeah there is no happiness to me right now.

[Maybe_Maybe_not]

Sorry to hear that, I wish you luck 🍀

[Opinion Owner]

Thanks Maybe not 🥹

[LC75LC71]

I'd sure like to walk and drive normally again.

[Misscouincouin]

If you feel it reel in your mind you can surely submit your body to your will just a little advice here✨

[LC75LC71]

Some things are better left unsaid.

[Telekinetic-Potato]

To have gas in the tank and somewhere to go

[Misscouincouin]

Being in a car is the best feeling after sleeping right

[Telekinetic-Potato]

I meant emotiinslly.

[Misscouincouin]

Oh🫢🥴

[Telekinetic-Potato]

Lol wtf did I just type.

[Misscouincouin]

No stress i got your idea.. this time😌

[Drumlin2001]

No idea. Haven't seen it in decades

[Hunter-40m]

Finding happiness and peace in small things

[Staximus]

Ummm…not being sad?

[Agape93]

Not entirely sure

[In_Trance]

Living a life tax-free would be happy

[Honeyateleven]

When you're content/satisfied

[Anonymous]

I don't even know anymore

[Anonymous]

Pleasing God.

[Misscouincouin]

Such a great feeling right🥰

[Opinion Owner]

Not as much as it should. But I'm working on it each day. I would say about 80% of it is a good feeling. And the other 20 I do because I know he want it of me and he knows what's best. He hasn't steered me wrong yet.😂 I'll always be a work in progress.

[Misscouincouin]

Thats great , it’s a life work progress indeed. The important is just to keep going ⚔️

[Anonymous]

Something I still haven't achieved.

[Misscouincouin]

Let’s go ✨

[Opinion Owner]

Where? :D

[Misscouincouin]

I was trying to cheer you up 😅

[Opinion Owner]

Oh, I see, thanks ;)

[TonyMetal___86]

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