Pursuit of Happiness

The world seems to be a dark and unforgiving place, but happiness is hidden within. It is found in a beautiful view, an uplifting song, or a compliment from a friend. According to the Ted Talk video, The Habits of Happiness, Matthieu Ricard claims that everyone “has a deep, profound desire for well-being or happiness”(Ricard 2:39). Ricard uses the three techniques of Ethos, Pathos, and Logos to captivate and move his audience. With the use of metaphors, personal experiences, and even graphs Matthieu explained to his audience the full force and perception of the bendable word that is happiness. This Ted Talk dove into philosophical meaning on just how to achieve well-being, without having everything in the world.

The U.S Constitution, famously known for establishing America’s national government and providing fundamental laws assuring citizens certain basic fundamental rights was a milestone in our countries beginning. In today’s society, especially with all the turmoil happening between people and governing bodies the rights which the Constitution provides is saving many Americans from being treated poorly or as most would say “unconstitutionally.” The Constitution is simply one of the most distinct and brilliant documents to ever see the light of day. Although some may have little to no knowledge of the Constitution, it

In Authentic Happiness, Seligman explains how authentic happiness comes from recognizing and develop important strengths and using them every day in every aspect of life. His goal is to provide some balance in the field of psychology, so that in addition to its’ focus on suffering and disorders, there will be realization of the role of positive emotion, strengths, and virtues, and being in the mansions of life. Positive Emotion During the first part of positive emotion, Seligman tries to give readers a better understanding of what positive emotion truly is.  

The most universal goal every human has in common is the pursuit of happiness or “creation or construction of happiness” (Achor, 78). To be able to fulfill this wish of becoming happy, people often think the key to achieving happiness is success. In the book, The Happiness Advantage by Shawn Achor, he debunks this theory of success leading to happiness by illustrating the reverse theory of success. Through dozens of studies and experiments as forms of evidence, the author argues that an individual needs to achieve happiness in order to be truly successful. Achor 's argument is valid in that happiness should come before success because there is a clear advantage to being successful in an individual’s work life, personal sphere, and liveliness if they are happy first and foremost.

Genuine Happiness Philosopher, novelist, playwright and screenwriter Ayn Rand once said, “Achievement of your happiness is the only moral purpose of your life, and that happiness, not pain or mindless self-indulgence, is the proof of your moral integrity, since it is the proof and the result of your loyalty to the achievement of your values”. Stated differently, one's sole purpose in life is to strive for happiness by ignoring the temptations of selfishness and greed and instead, focusing on maintaining your righteousness and virtue. Ayn Rand hasn’t been the only one to voice her opinion towards authentic satisfaction. Over time, there have been a plethora of conclusions made by various authors and philosophers on what truly makes an individual

Happiness is enjoying, showing, or marked by pleasure, satisfaction, or joy. A Person can choose to be happy due to of personal self-control, and a person’s past experience.

Following Malcolm Gladwell’s idea on “the story of success”, Sonja Lyubomirsky put happiness to the test. Happiness has many great advantages that some may not think about. Studies shown happiness leads to stronger relationships, higher work performance, and even living longer with many health benefits.

Introduction: Author Achor gives a new perspective about the relation between success and happiness. People normally believe that happiness comes after success: first we work really hard to achieve success and then we will be happy. In contrast, Shawn Achor’s statement is exactly opposite that happiness will lead people to succeed, if people are happy they tend to be more successful.

Because happiness can be different things to different people, Happiness Advantage examines the importance of defining the happiness. People tend to follow the pattern of success leads to happiness; however, after many experiments, Achor has found out that people actually experience the moment of happiness before they successfully reach their goal. It’s important for a person to learn how to improve her mood and raise her level of happiness throughout the day. So that she can retrain her brain to capitalize on positivity in order to improve productivity and performance.

People travel through life with what seems like a single goal: to be happy. This may seem like a selfish way to live, however this lone objective is the motivation behind nearly all actions. Even seemingly selfless deeds make people feel better about themselves. That warm feeling experienced while doing charitable acts can be described as happiness. But what is authentic happiness? There is an endless possibility of answers to this question, and man seems to be always searching for the solution. Although one may reach his or her goals, there is always still something one strives for in order to be happy. In the book Stumbling on Happiness, Harvard psychologist Daniel Gilbert takes the reader through

Every person has a different understanding of happiness. Happiness is defined as an emotion in which one experiences feelings ranging from contentment and satisfaction to bliss and intense joy. Happiness may be defined in such a way, but it can be interpreted in many different ways by different people. There are many happiness triggers in life, and each person has a set of triggers that make them feel happy. Based on the readings “The Sources of Happiness” by the Dalai Lama and Howard Cutler, “If We are So Rich, Why Aren’t We Happy?” by Mihaly Csikszentmihalyi, and “July: Buy Some Happiness” by Gretchen Rubin, three of the causes of human happiness are a positive adaptation to life, the ability to get fully involved in life, and the wise use of money.

The 14th Dalai Lama, of Tibetan, once said, ”Happiness is not something ready made. It comes from your own actions.” What the Dalai Lama’s judgment means is that you don’t become happy by default, you become happy by doing something you love- like making someone who’s had a bad day smile, or completing a math problem that you had said a million times before “I can’t do.” This piece of wisdom has stayed with me since the first time I read it, as I have found over the years that there is nothing more important than being true to your values and beliefs- whatever they may be- while in the pursuit of academic success and service to others.

Happiness comes from the emotional and mental well-being characterized by positive emotions. Being happy comes with a good feeling of accomplishment and joy. Every individual has a different perception on what happiness is and what it brings. The word “happy” differs from the seventeenth to eighteenth century. Society grasps a new view on what happiness really is. Happiness can be brought by something physical like a nice car, an extravagant house, or having a lot of money. Happiness can also come from relationships, family, and friendships.

Happiness plays an important and necessary role in the lives of individuals all over the world. Happiness has been firmly fixed in our consciousness since Thomas Jefferson wrote these famous words in the Declaration of Independence: “We

Later that evening I couldn’t stop thinking about my conversation with the old man. An earthquake had taken everything from him, but the smile on his face was still intact. It was a sleepless night for me as his words kept bothering me. “What is happiness?”,I questioned myself. What if I get good grades on my finals? Would I be happy after that, but for how long? After a while, some other test might bother me, and my happiness would become momentary. What about life? Will I be content if I get good grades, attend a good college and get a reputable job? Is