1 definition by Arlecchino
happiness is a state of mind with no external cause, it's a thought and a feeling stemming from one's love, understanding and respect for their own precious existence, inner beauty and worth.
As for me, I picture happiness as a crystal clear spring or a river, that flows through me without a begining nor an end... life stretches itself on the banks of that river. No mundane stuff could either increase, or diminish my happiness, since I'm the master of my life and I'm in charge. I like pretty gals, fast cars, delicious meals, nice clothes and this kind of things the planet can offer; I do not like poverty, pain, tears, sadness and this kind of things the planet can offer. Here's the world: it's pleasurable or painful, it's sunny or cloudy, it's happy or not. And here's me: always feeling the pleasure of existence, always sunny, for always happy. Right, I'm in a good mood because I'm happy, not vice versa.
As for me, I picture happiness as a crystal clear spring or a river, that flows through me without a begining nor an end... life stretches itself on the banks of that river. No mundane stuff could either increase, or diminish my happiness, since I'm the master of my life and I'm in charge. I like pretty gals, fast cars, delicious meals, nice clothes and this kind of things the planet can offer; I do not like poverty, pain, tears, sadness and this kind of things the planet can offer. Here's the world: it's pleasurable or painful, it's sunny or cloudy, it's happy or not. And here's me: always feeling the pleasure of existence, always sunny, for always happy. Right, I'm in a good mood because I'm happy, not vice versa.
Dude: How could I be happy? I've just lost my true soul mate, I loved her so much! Now she's not here anymore.
Arlecchino: You are.
D: I am - what? I'm broke, I've no friends, I'm stupid, I'm sick...
A: You ARE.
D: I'm miserable.
A: If you choose to be. What's the difference between _the_ feeling of being happy and happiness 'itself'?
D: None.
A: Then be happy.
D: Cool. I think I'm getting happier now. How much do I owe you? ;)
A: Much less than I owe to God.
Arlecchino: You are.
D: I am - what? I'm broke, I've no friends, I'm stupid, I'm sick...
A: You ARE.
D: I'm miserable.
A: If you choose to be. What's the difference between _the_ feeling of being happy and happiness 'itself'?
D: None.
A: Then be happy.
D: Cool. I think I'm getting happier now. How much do I owe you? ;)
A: Much less than I owe to God.
by Arlecchino August 23, 2007