Even though I worked last night on the fourth of July, I was thinking about my country and some of the basic rights that were set forth by the founders of our nation. We are truly blessed to live in this country. Among the things that I considered, some were vague, although significant, they included the pursuit of happiness.
What is happiness though? Many could say it is objectively defined, as being a virtue, or a state of being that has more reference to doing service for others, and impact on the outside world rather than a subjective state of being. Other people define happiness more subjectively, in terms of tangible objects, such as money, winning the lottery, have a beautiful home with a swimming pool, a well-stocked fragrance collection (me), looking good all the time, buying as much as one wants, etc. Still, for others, the idea is defined more from within, having a state of well being, including and most important, good health, both physical and mental, and achieving a certain type of inner peace, a quiet mind if you will. Still for others, it could be having children, seeing them succeed in the lives, and being happy and healthy and reaching their goals.
My question is, what is your definition of happiness? How, and under what circumstances do you achieve it? Does it involve selfless acts, necessary? Are the accumulation of material goods a part of what makes you happy? Is it a state of mind, body and soul? Remember though, happiness is not a way of life, it is fleeting, and must be appreciated while you have it. It comes and goes, and is not a permanent thing, only short-lived so that you compare it to the other times, making it special and worthwhile.
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