Today I was asked a question by one of my colleagues during a D&M re:archetypes that got a bit intense. Albeit quite personal, Id like to get an insight on what people here consider the (proximate) answer to this question. We all are passionate about Ferrari's so I guess that would be the "control" variable. The question is: What is true happiness for you? For me, I dont think I've figured it out yet.. Its still got me stumped.
Happiness to me is having friends, family, finding love, and being financially stable. Just keeping a positive attitude is the best thing anyone can do to find happiness. I've gone through a huge emotional rollercoaster this past year and at one point was severely depressed. So much so I contemplated suicide. But strenght from my friends and keeping my faith in God growing turned things around.
Your always full of surprises Mr.Lamour. You out of all people I thought wouldve have said "Titties". Its interesting to hear responses from people with a family as opposed to those who are single or dating. I for one, think that as soon as I have kids, everything else will get thrown the window as theyd become my number #1 source of happiness. But for now its hard to even picture that.
That comfort you get when you know your family is happy, healthy, taken care of and safe. Just about everything else is just to temporarily amuse us while we wait for life's next crisis to come along
Im glad your back in action! Not to sound like Tom Cruise, but I've found that religion always plays a tremendous part in (anti)depression and happiness.
1) My boys running up to me and out of the blue screaming "daddy we love you soooo much." Brings tears to my eyes... 2) My little girl smiling when I enter the room and jumping up and down on her tip toes.... 3) My wife saying she would marry me all over again... Money is nice, but it really doesn't make you happier. Toys are toys. Most people I know want money to fulfill other aspects of their lives - like being productive and successful. Don't confuse money with happiness... If I lost everything...oh well...life goes on. One day we will all be dead, and the only folks who will care are your family. Live accordingly...
Having a healthy daughter and watching her grow up. Everytime I talk about her it brings a smile to my face.
i had to really think about this... i think, for me, what it comes down to is peace of mind... My true happiness lies in peace of mind... i know that encompasses a lot, but that's sort of the point... i know life will always yield obstacles, but peace of mind would make hurdling those obstacles a lot easier...
belive it or not you took the words outta my mouth. not exactly but very similar. but my answers, not including the above, are my family and friends and knowing that they are all safe and healthy is the subconscious answer. meanign that knowing that makes me less likely to be unhappy, if that makes any sense.i tried to reword it but i still cant figure out how to say what im trying to say. but what makes me happy at any given time, more than anything else, is talking to my friends that i dont get to see whenever i want. i live down in san diego and many of my best friends live all over the country. connecticut, jersey, florida, new york. im the only one of the group of us thats not on the east coast. but talking to them always makes me happier than anything else does.
