So what does happiness mean to
you? Do you get a warm glow inside when you think of something pleasant and is
that happiness? Do you laugh out loud and think “I am happy”? Is happiness a
state of mind or a feeling? Is it both?
You’ve likely heard the saying “happiness
is a puppy”, sweet and simple, however here is one doctor’s definition of
happiness:
“What's your definition of happiness? Research in the field of positive
psychology and happiness often define a happy person as someone who
experiences frequent positive emotions, such as joy, interest, and pride, and
infrequent (though not absent) negative emotions, such as sadness, anxiety and
anger (Lyubomirsky et al., 2005). Happiness has also been said to relate to
life satisfaction, appreciation of life, moments of pleasure, but overall it
has to do with the positive experience of emotions.”
I can say that I have frequent
positive emotions and for the most part I only get angry when I listen to lying
politicians or those who believe the lying politicians! Oh, and when they start
a stupid story line on my soap opera!
Happiness is living in a country
where we can have free expression (unless you happen to be the Attorney General
. . . but that’s a story for tomorrow). In Alberta we are blessed with clear
skies so that we reportedly have more sunshine days than any other province.
And sunshine, well that is true happiness!
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