My Idea of a Happy Life

As an adult, I now understand that life is never easy & a bed of roses. It is not as easy as it sounds by name. It is what everyone has even the trees and flowers including the animals, but still can have many definitions at certain stages.  Life can be both happy and sad.

“To be content doesn’t mean you don’t desire more, it means you are thankful for what you have and patient for what’s to come” _Tony Gaskins

In actuality, happiness and grief can alternate at times. My vision of a happy existence is that we should never dwell on our bad days and become agitated; instead, we should learn how to handle our sorrows and get through them gracefully. We are left with the task of coping with difficult circumstances in a way that can keep us joyful no matter what because we cannot escape the harsh realities of life. Instead, we must find ways to look for happiness and joy in order to satisfy our needs.

However, because life has diverse meanings for different individuals, everyone’s vision of a happy and perfect life is distinct. Happiness is a mental condition that has nothing to do with success or tangible wealth. Many individuals think that in order to be happy, they must become extremely wealthy.

People think that wealth is the answer to all of life’s problems since it allows the wealthy to live life to the fullest in all respects. But it’s not true. Rich people do, in fact, experience sadness and misery. Some people think that great rank and authority conceal someone’s happiness. However, this is also untrue. I witnessed an irate wealthy man. It is evident that no one in this world is wholly content with what they have.

Human desires are limitless, and we are constantly striving to accomplish more. I’m so ambitious that even if I made a grand in two minutes, I wouldn’t want to keep working for money indefinitely. The primary cause of all human suffering is their insatiable drive for more. Therefore, satisfaction in life is required because it is crucial for happiness. The number of material possessions is endless.

If all you ever want in life is to have all kinds of opulent possessions, you can never be happy and content. You will not benefit from doing this at all; instead, you will be opening the door for future suffering.

By limiting our wants, we can live a balanced existence. A man in good health is said by famous individuals to be the happiest person on planet. Your level of happiness is largely dependent on our thinking. The way we behave affects how happy we are. To maintain our happiness, we need to act morally. Happiness therefore cannot be found outside of our hearts. The secret lies in being sincere and happy.

We frequently overhear our neighbors urging one another to live happy lives. What, then, does a good existence consist of? Is there a formula or general guideline that might be used to achieve a happy life?

According to what I understand, whether or not anything makes your life joyful or sad relies entirely on how you view it. Even occasionally, when I wish for a good existence, I am reminded of the vast majority of those who do not even have what I do. So why should I feel like I need to be happy when, in comparison to those who aren’t, I already am?

A good life, in my opinion, relies on how you view your life. We are halfway there if we can control our greed, learn to be happy with what we have, and stop being envious of other people and the events in their lives. The image that people have of themselves may not match what we perceive in them. We may be depressed because we believe they are happy based on the appearance. The key to happiness is having access to good food, nice friends, a decent job, a good family, a good home, and good health.

My mother has always advised me to consider those who lack homes, wholesome food, are ill and dying, and do not have the money to pay for medical care. When we do, we will realize how fortunate we are, and we should give thanks to God and be glad that we are not one of those people who are suffering like they are. Isn’t that joy, then?

If we believe that’s all we need to be happy, then spending time with family, appreciating the little things we do for them and what they do for us, and enjoying the little outings and gifts we receive, would be sufficient.

However, if you constantly judge yourself against others, you won’t ever be happy, will always experience frustration, and won’t be able to fully appreciate life. So give thanks to God for what you have and enjoy it.

Thank you for your time.

@Celynjasmine

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