Unpacking What Happiness Means
Over time, the definition of happiness has changed. Our society lives in an era wherein we value the things that are outside of our achievements and accumulation of material wealth, and money.
But –
What is really happiness?
By definition,
Happiness (noun)
- The state of well-being and contentment
- A pleasurable or satisfying experience
As a person who is completely unique just like everybody else in this universe, how would you define happiness in your life?
Some would say they are happy because they are famous, they are rich, they are always the center of attention.
Some are happy because they have all the newest technology.
Some are happy because they have all the candies that they want.
It is really not a one-size-fits-all kind of feeling.
But what would happiness really mean if we detach ourselves from these existing stuff?
While happiness can be defined by these tangible things, how you can measure happiness without numbers is still debateful.
Would you be happy celebrating alone once you got out of an abusive relationship?
Would you be happy celebrating major holidays alone, or working?
Would you be happy going home to an empty house after a long day?
Would you be happy to have all the wealth in your life, but with limited days to live left?
Happiness, contentment, satisfaction must all come from within your soul.
The way you appreciate what you have right now.
The way you feel thankful coming home to your family after a very long day.
The way your eyes sparkle when you see someone you love with a smile on their face when they see you.
The warm feeling you feel when you’re ill and you have your loved ones beside you to take care of you.
The way your confidence shows when you do your work.
The embrace you feel when you’re in your low moments, because you know that the universe is looking after you.
The excitement you feel when you’re about to celebrate your holidays with your loved ones.
The way your spouse giggles when you do something funny.
The first sip of coffee/tea in the morning, because you know you’re ready to face the day fiercely.
The way you feel confident about your figure because you know you worked hard to be fit.
Don’t get me wrong, you can still find happiness in solidarity. But that’s just being happy alone. And you don’t want to be alone all the time.
It will get lonelier.
But –
Would it be better if you have someone to share the highlights of your life at the end of the day?
Would it be better to have someone alongside you to help you when your hands are all on deck?
Would it be better to have someone who can listen to you just because you need to let your emotions out.
Happiness is also not about pleasing others to make them happy.
It’s not how it works. You have to plant this feeling inside of you, let it bloom, and let it radiate from within.
So in my conclusion,
I’d love to think that happiness is when you know you’re not alone.
You make relationships, memories with the people you love, you care for, you help and you treasure them with all your life as if someone’s going to take it away from you.
It’s an unexplainable feeling that feeds your soul.
Happiness blooms from within.
From your core.
From your soul.
It’s when you feed your soul with treasured moments that only YOU & your loved ones can create.
It’s when you feed your soul with the achievements that only YOU can do.
It’s when you feed your soul with the relationships that only YOU can allow.
It’s when you feed your soul with a moment of peace and silence that only YOU can grant.
How you interpret happiness is not wrong. How you give happiness to others is not questionable.
You are your own happiness.
You are someone else’s happiness.
I hope this blog speaks to you! Share them with others, comment down how you measure & define happiness and let’s spread it to everyone around us.