What is happiness for you? You are happy when...

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Hi!

I tried to put this phrase in the search facility but didn't find one (or didn't I just dig deeper?). Anyway, I'm starting this thread to align with you, my fellow warriors. Think of this as a break...

Whether you're a beginner or a veteran in any field, I'm sure something can trigger that happiness, big or small. Happiness can be as simple as a $5 sale or as huge as winning a lottery number.

Nevertheless, that feeling is more wanted than its contrary. And nevertheless, we sometimes neglect to acknowledge the existence of that feeling as we're so devoted to more tedious and challenging activities, such as, but not limited to, making money, losing weight, etc. which ironically are just means to making us happy. So what is really HAPPINESS for you?

Let me start by saying...

1. I'm happy when my wife is!
2. When my article is accepted by other sites
3. I'm happy when I can give the word "Thank You" more often than "Sorry"

How about you? You are happy when...
#happiness #happy
  • Profile picture of the author khayrencee
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    • Profile picture of the author popmarco
      Thanks guys!

      There seems to be a common source of happiness so far - family and the dear ones.
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  • Profile picture of the author anamariemcatway
    Happiness is the spiritual experience of living every minute with love, grace and gratitude.
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  • Profile picture of the author bpmiller
    Just one example: When i used to walk through a mall with $10,000 in my pocket and leave empty handed because I didn't see anything worth buying . I feel a sense of pride in that I get it but most people don't.
    The secret to happiness is not getting you want, its wanting what you have. Of course everthing can be replaced its a never ending game of vanity. The never ending want of things . The lowest common denominator and the shallowest of realities.
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    I'm happy when Google likes my websites!
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  • Profile picture of the author Evocess
    We feel happy when someone thanked us.
    We feel happy when we make others happy.
    We feel happy when our love one's are with us.
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  • Profile picture of the author Evocess
    We feel happy when someone thanked us.
    We feel happy when we make others happy.
    We feel happy when our love one's are with us.
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    I'm happy when i made other people happy.
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  • Profile picture of the author GT
    I am happy when I finish writing an article that I feel is great!

    I am happy when I learn I have made another Internet Marketing sale!

    I am happy when I overcome a challenge, like learning a new skill or solving a problem.

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  • Profile picture of the author hireava
    Happiness for me is....

    *when I'm surrounded by positive people and be myself with them.
    *when someone appreciates something that I've done for them.
    *having a peace of mind and being contented with what I have.
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  • Profile picture of the author zentess
    I am happy when nothigh bothers me and everything goes according to plan.
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  • Profile picture of the author mrelk159
    I am happy when I am breathing and living my life, if you are alive there is no excuses to be happy.

    "Let's feast and drink, for tomorrow we die"
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  • Profile picture of the author calhoun
    Happiness is being content with what you have. Take for example basic human needs: food, shelter, and water. Imagine trying to be just happy with that. Wouldn't you want the benefits of our modern world? What about things like electricity, air conditioning, and healthier food?

    My happiness will come when I have an air conditioner pouring cool air down the nape of my neck. I am tired of sweating like a suckling pig over a bon fire.

    My true happiness will arrive when I move to an area where the power is on 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. I am tired of the constant blackouts on the island I live on. Enough is enough.
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  • Profile picture of the author ezplr
    Making other people happy, will make you happy...
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  • Profile picture of the author DoWhatWorks
    I'm happy when I know that I am truly helping others. For me, happiness is a side effect of doing work that is personally fulfilling.
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    great post...
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  • Profile picture of the author popmarco
    Thanks everyone!

    It indeed makes someone happy when he makes another happy. That's fulfillment I guess.
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  • Profile picture of the author stopper
    Sometimes we all confuse anticipation with happiness. You anticipate you will have five bucks then when you have it it becomes a fleeting feeling that cannot last for 5 minutes. Winning a lottery number will simply take a longer time for the feeling to dissipate than having 5 bucks
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    • Profile picture of the author popmarco
      Originally Posted by stopper View Post

      Sometimes we all confuse anticipation with happiness. You anticipate you will have five bucks then when you have it it becomes a fleeting feeling that cannot last for 5 minutes. Winning a lottery number will simply take a longer time for the feeling to dissipate than having 5 bucks
      Hi stopper!

      But we all have the option to make the nice feelings linger, right? That 5-minute feeling over 5 bucks though is true. It's normal I guess.

      Thanks!
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  • Profile picture of the author Ricky Tango
    I am happy when I am expressing myself fully in the way of finding solutions for other people's problems, and therefore contributing something meaningful (hopefully) to improve the quality of their life. =)
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    ...Oh yes PopMarco. I agree with the "Happy Wifey Happy Lifey" haha. *serious*
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    • Profile picture of the author popmarco
      Originally Posted by Ricky Tango View Post

      ...Oh yes PopMarco. I agree with the "Happy Wifey Happy Lifey" haha. *serious*
      Hi Ricky Tango!

      At least I'm not alone... Haha!
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  • Profile picture of the author Christine2011
    I am happy when I do something that make others happy.
    I am happy when I get the chance to travel to a new place.
    I am happy when someone in trouble reconciles.
    I am happy when things don't go wrong.

    The word "happy" itself makes me happy. LOL
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    • Profile picture of the author popmarco
      Originally Posted by Christine2011 View Post

      I am happy when I do something that make others happy.
      I am happy when I get the chance to travel to a new place.
      I am happy when someone in trouble reconciles.
      I am happy when things don't go wrong.

      The word "happy" itself makes me happy. LOL
      Hi Christine!

      Likewise, the word HAPPY makes me happy as well. There's some sort of positive energy lurking underneath myself everytime I see that word.

      Thanks!
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    I am happy when I earn online...lol
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    • Profile picture of the author The Niche Man
      I'm happy when my customers are happy ... especially the ones who were skeptical at first.
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      • Profile picture of the author honestim
        I am happy when I over deliver to my customers and bring a smile on their face.
        I am happy when I manage to get a day off from my day job to be at home working on my internet business.
        I am happy when I see people who considered themselves a failure following my advice and doing much better with their lives.

        Thanks for letting me post my thoughts

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        • Profile picture of the author popmarco
          Originally Posted by honestim View Post

          I am happy when I over deliver to my customers and bring a smile on their face.
          I am happy when I manage to get a day off from my day job to be at home working on my internet business.
          I am happy when I see people who considered themselves a failure following my advice and doing much better with their lives.

          Thanks for letting me post my thoughts

          HonestIM
          You're welcome honestIM. I see your honesty as well in saying that it makes you happy to have a day's off to work on your online business. Weekends are my favorite days as well since I could do more with my online stuffs.

          Thanks and God bless!
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      • Profile picture of the author popmarco
        Originally Posted by The Niche Man View Post

        I'm happy when my customers are happy ... especially the ones who were skeptical at first.
        This is so true The Niche Man. Turning around something is a source of happiness, esp. if it turned from nothing to something then to a great thing.

        Thanks!
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      Originally Posted by scsheldon33 View Post

      I am happy when I earn online...lol
      No matter how small scsheldon33, right? If I could just frame my first earning online, I would.

      I might just do that anyhow...

      Continuously earning a decent amount online should also be a source of continuous happiness. Looking forward to that...

      Thanks!
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  • Profile picture of the author randerson
    I am happy when I am working, and doing it because I feel like I'm supposed to and for no other reason: "this is me, doing what I do". This is when I feel happy, free, fulfilled, and like work isn't really "work".
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    • Profile picture of the author popmarco
      Originally Posted by randerson View Post

      I am happy when I am working, and doing it because I feel like I'm supposed to and for no other reason: "this is me, doing what I do". This is when I feel happy, free, fulfilled, and like work isn't really "work".
      Hi randerson!

      If you're happy at work, then work should be fun. Time is of no issue, in fact time is so short, if you're that dedicated and happy on what you do. I agree.

      Thanks!
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    It made me happy when I see my people become a better employee because of my influence.
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  • Profile picture of the author David Sneen
    Happiness exists in many forms. It can be a sense of satisfaction as one completes a task. It can be joy at seeing loved ones interact or interacting with them. It can be a relaxed evening with a TV and a pet.
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    • Profile picture of the author popmarco
      Originally Posted by David Sneen View Post

      Happiness exists in many forms. It can be a sense of satisfaction as one completes a task. It can be joy at seeing loved ones interact or interacting with them. It can be a relaxed evening with a TV and a pet.
      Thanks David! Happiness indeed exists in various forms. Contentment may not necessarily make one smile, but the fact that he is satisfied, he's happy. As you said, there are many forms of happiness. : )

      Thanks!
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        Originally Posted by popmarco View Post

        Thanks David! Happiness indeed exists in various forms. Contentment may not necessarily make one smile, but the fact that he is satisfied, he's happy. As you said, there are many forms of happiness. : )

        Thanks!
        Hi Angela!

        That's true. When you're at peace with yourself, with others and with the Creator himself, then that's another form of happiness. A true, lasting one I believe.

        Thanks!
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  • Profile picture of the author AngelaJLott
    Of course everthing can be replaced its a never ending game of vanity. The never ending want of things. And my true happiness is a spiritual experience.
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    • Profile picture of the author popmarco
      Originally Posted by zaajaaz View Post

      A smile on wife's face is what brings happiness to my life.
      Hi zaajaz!

      I can relate.. : )

      Thanks!
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  • Profile picture of the author AllenBrayan
    1) I'm happy when I'm with my friends.
    2) I'm happy when someone starts following me on Twitter.
    3) I'm happy after making out with my gf :p
    4) I'm happy when I exercise.

    And the list could go on and on, but these were the few things which made me really glad today
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    • Profile picture of the author popmarco
      Originally Posted by AllenBrayan View Post

      1) I'm happy when I'm with my friends.
      2) I'm happy when someone starts following me on Twitter.
      3) I'm happy after making out with my gf :p
      4) I'm happy when I exercise.

      And the list could go on and on, but these were the few things which made me really glad today
      Hi Allen!

      Thanks for sharing those real good emotions... I'm not into Twitter yet but I can imagine how it feels.

      Thanks!
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  • Profile picture of the author Mygrowth
    Happiness = Passion + Purpose
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    • Profile picture of the author popmarco
      Originally Posted by Mygrowth View Post

      Happiness = Passion + Purpose
      HI Mygrowth!

      I'll remember that equation.

      Thanks!
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  • Damnit, forum error after I posted something quite long.

    Anyway, long story short, I reckon happiness is when everything you do, see, encounter and experience is perceived as a contribution or growth or movement towards what's most meaningful and important to you in life. Your purpose.
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    • Profile picture of the author popmarco
      Originally Posted by Michaelangelo Flores View Post

      Damnit, forum error after I posted something quite long.

      Anyway, long story short, I reckon happiness is when everything you do, see, encounter and experience is perceived as a contribution or growth or movement towards what's most meaningful and important to you in life. Your purpose.
      I agree Mike. if what you do makes others happy, then you've served your purpose right.

      Thanks!
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    i agree with you ezplr...
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    • Profile picture of the author popmarco
      Originally Posted by trenabauer View Post

      i agree with you ezplr...
      Thanks trenabauer!
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    i'm happy when all i need and wishes has been granted..
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    • Profile picture of the author popmarco
      Originally Posted by riniwida View Post

      i'm happy when all i need and wishes has been granted..
      Thanks riniwida! Keep on aspiring and wishing. Happiness will eventually come to you.

      Thanks!
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  • Profile picture of the author Jillian W
    I'm happy when I make other people happy, definitely a good feeling and really fulfilling as well.
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    • Profile picture of the author popmarco
      Originally Posted by Jillian W View Post

      I'm happy when I make other people happy, definitely a good feeling and really fulfilling as well.
      Likewise Jillian!

      Thanks...
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  • Profile picture of the author OmarNegron
    I am happy waking up in the morning knowing that I will enjoy what I do for the day!

    Being able to do what you love for a living has an amazing effect on your life and opens up opportunities to share that happiness with others.

    Awesome topic!

    - Will
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      I am happy when I feel that others need me
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    • Profile picture of the author popmarco
      Originally Posted by OmarNegron View Post

      I am happy waking up in the morning knowing that I will enjoy what I do for the day!

      Being able to do what you love for a living has an amazing effect on your life and opens up opportunities to share that happiness with others.

      Awesome topic!

      - Will
      Thanks Omar! Very well said. I also wish I can share as much happiness and as consistently as possible to others.

      Have a happy day!
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  • Profile picture of the author ReplenishSEO
    To me happiness is the ability to do what you want to do,

    Be what you want to be,

    Have money and go wherever you want to go and meet people you've never seen before.
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      Originally Posted by ReplenishSEO View Post

      To me happiness is the ability to do what you want to do,

      Be what you want to be,

      Have money and go wherever you want to go and meet people you've never seen before.
      Thanks ReplenishSEO!

      Wonderfully said. If money can fulfill your needs, wants and dreams, then that's great happiness.
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  • Profile picture of the author sitifatimah
    I am happy when someone else can make happy, and I was happy when I can bring the benefits of self for others
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      Originally Posted by sitifatimah View Post

      I am happy when someone else can make happy, and I was happy when I can bring the benefits of self for others
      You're right sitifatimah. Making others happy is indeed a blessed happiness.

      Thanks!
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  • Profile picture of the author Alex Mensah
    happiness is the eternal inner peace of mind.happiness is something that can not be bought.you have to control the illusion of mind to obtain it.
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      Originally Posted by Alex Mensah View Post

      happiness is the eternal inner peace of mind.happiness is something that can not be bought.you have to control the illusion of mind to obtain it.
      I completely agree
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    • Profile picture of the author popmarco
      Originally Posted by Alex Mensah View Post

      happiness is the eternal inner peace of mind.happiness is something that can not be bought.you have to control the illusion of mind to obtain it.
      Hi Alex!

      So you also believe that it's all in the state of mind. It can also be a choice rather than an event, right?

      Thanks!
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  • Profile picture of the author Crimson Duo
    I am happy when I head off to sleep at night knowing that day I did something to make my own life better and something to make someone else's life better - and if I accomplish a third thing - finish something that's been waiting to be accomplished, I am really satisfied and content.
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    To me, happiness is following my heart and doing what I love to do
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  • I am happy when I saw someone happy and also help someone in a little way..
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  • Profile picture of the author Wade Harrell
    I'm happy when my I feel that I have done my best. Like someone said earlier in this thread, I like going to sleep at night knowing I did everything I could that day to advance to my goals.

    Still though, sometimes on those days, it's hard to sleep because I am thinking about everything I want to do the NEXT day.
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