Tricky tricky question.
As many people, as many answers. And not one of them correct, or incorrect.
I'm not even going to attempt an answer, not here at least. But I do want to know yours.
What is it that you really need to be happy?
I was quite in the mood for an intellectually stimulating conversation this evening. Actually, quite starved for it. Life has become too drudge and stressed of late. Too much to do, too little leisure to ponder, and practically nobody to help. Conversationalists like me will die, what less!
So I asked a friend what he really needed to be happy and he never got a step ahead of the good food and lots of sleep step. Sure they're important, but just that much? Is it all? He won't say anymore, primitive aadivasi that he has become, but I want to know what is it that makes different people happy. Maybe the aadivasi is indeed content with that, but happy? Lock him in a room with a comfortable bed and adequate supply of good food forever and he'd be happy? Maybe...people are strange. But I have my doubts.
So you answer me, please. Honestly.
Then I'd fire the other questions I'm playing in my mind with. :P
Comments (5 so far )
different ppl hv different desires..as they get fulfilled..this 'happiness' comes up...
In my opinion, you just need the realization to be happy to point to the root. I need my work done or say keeping myself involved in my work to keep me happy.
Earlier it used to be day dreaming but it was just an illusion. It caused frustration in the end. And as i said i need the realization that my work is done to my satisfaction to be happy.
Having said that I conclude that the realization that you have got what you expected from this moment is happiness.
To be happy focus on just present because future is always away and you cant meet future expectations in this moment ever. Its always necessary to have long term goals but divide the path to reach goal to daily tasks, focus on them, achieve them and be happy.
Long term desires can be any thing. Short term desires can be anything. Like a cup of coffee in winter morning. Clearing IIM entrance etc.
Pondering too much is not good for your happiness though ... :P