I have an interest to explore what might be the possible explanations to personal happiness. Personal happiness is also the issue that I would like to discuss in my Research Paper and these are a few explanations that I have concluded.
"Happiness makes up in height for what it lacks in length."
-Robert Frost
Longman Dictionary of Contemporary English describes the meaning of HAPPINESS as "an agreeable feeling or condition of the soul - arising from good fortune; enjoyment; contentment; or joyful satisfaction."
Different people have different notions towards what personal happiness is. It could be giving a surprise gift to a loved one; or a RM20 to a stranger in need. It could be helping an elderly woman with her groceries. It could be buying a cone of ice cream for your kids; or taking your dog for a walk.
There is an ancient tale of happiness that appears in many cultures, and it goes like this: “Once there was a prince who was terribly unhappy. The king dispatched messengers to find the shirt of a happy man, as his advisers told him that was the only cure. They finally encountered a poor farmer who was supremely content. Alas, the happy man owned no shirt.”
Therefore, the lesson that I have learnt from the ancient tale is – be contented with what you have. Seek out happiness RIGHT NOW! Do not wait until you have more money or more time. Always be grateful! Plan the activities in your life, so that you could experience that elusive emotion called happiness!
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