Essays on Happiness Page 2

Life, Liberty and the Pursuit of Happiness On Tuesday, September 11, 2001, a series of horrific acts of terrorism took place that would forever change our nation. The United States of America was attacked by al-Qaeda terrorist, who hijacked several American commercial aircrafts and carried out their mission to attack the Twin Towers of the…

In recent years, the discussion of whether personal happiness is directly associated to economic success has become a controversial issue. Notions toward it differ widely from person to person. Some people believe that happiness is related to economic success because only money can make people’s life more enjoyable. When it comes to economic success, the…

Everyone in today’s world is striving to attain the ultimate goal: happiness. While some individuals successfully pursue happiness, others end up compromising it. Each person has their own approach to achieve happiness, but sometimes they realize that what they desire is unattainable, resulting in compromised happiness. On the other hand, some individuals can pursue and…

Omelas is an seemingly idyllic place to reside, where its inhabitants lead a flawless existence free from concerns. However, true contentment cannot be obtained without making certain sacrifices. The inhabitants of Omelas had to confront the distressing reality that a young child was mistreated in order for them to attain their utmost happiness. While certain…

When pondering the significance of various facets in our lives, we frequently contemplate whether money holds the ultimate power. Our answer to this query depends on the context. If we were marooned on a deserted island, money would hold no value and offer no assistance in ensuring our survival. Similarly, if we found ourselves drowning…

In his article “The Illusion of Happiness,” Chris Hedges suggests that feeling unhappy is seen as a personal flaw, which contributes to society’s interest in psychology. He also questions whether positive psychology is merely a fabrication created by money-driven psychologists. Hedges aims to demystify the notion of positive psychology and demonstrates how it can be…

Our state of happiness or unhappiness colors everything. Happy people perceive the world as safer and feel more confident. They make decisions, cooperate more easily, and are more tolerant. They rate job applicants more favorably, savor their positive past experiences without dwelling on the negative, and are more socially connected. They live healthier and more…

Worlds Biggest Lie “Sorry this was my last piece of gum” or “I’ll call you later” tend to be the most common lies amongst teenagers and young adults, but in reality they compare minimally to the worlds real biggest lie. “Money doesn’t buy happiness” is by far the worst and most prevalent lie in the…

“Happiness is an imaginary condition, formerly often attributed by the living to the dead, now usually attributed by adults to children and by children to adults.” -Thomas Szasz- Szasz is stating that happiness is imaginary. If he is saying this, he is also stating that other emotions, such as anger, grief and sadness are also…

It is an agreed fact that all the creatures want happiness and are afraid of pain and grief. The question, however, is ‘what is real happiness?’ What really is called happiness? The desire for happiness has no meaning without understanding the real nature of happiness. Generally, ordinary beings consider sensual pleasures as happiness and their…