What is happy?

Answer 1

This is a difficult question. If one can do things one likes and has no worries, then one may find that one is happy. I think that happiness is usually a by-product of other things and of being free of cares and doing what one enjoys. In personal relationships, being and working together with people one likes and trusts is a very important element, too.

My own feeling is that one seldom achieves happiness by actively pursuing it. There's a song by Bertolt Brecht which has the lines (in English translation): "Chase after happiness but don't run too fast. Otherwise, we'll have everyone pursuing happiness and happiness trailing behind [unable to catch up]."

In general, happiness is an emotional or affective state that feels good or pleasing. Overlapping states or experiences associated with happiness include wellbeing, joy, sexual pleasure, delight, health, safety, contentment and love, while contrasting ones include suffering, sadness, grief, anxiety, and pain. Happiness is often correlated to the presence of favorable events (such as a promotion, a marriage, lottery winnings, etc.) and the absence of troubles or bad luck (such as accidents, getting fired, divorce, conflicts, etc.).

Answer 2

To be happy is to feel good about your condition.

Answer 3

Happiness is love and respect. Not money.