Asking for a friend. No seriously, I’m trying to figure out how to best explain this to a friend as I’m having trouble enumerating how I can do it.

  • fizzle@quokk.au
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    3 days ago

    What does it mean “to be happy”?

    For most people happiness is illusory and transient.

    Usually, satisfaction and fulfillment is a better way to describe what you want.

    • AskewLord@piefed.social
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      4 hours ago

      Most people think it’s when your brain is flooding with dopamine or other ‘happy’ chemicals.

      Wise people realize it’s the ability to self-regulate and cope well with life’s problems and lows, and appreciate it’s joys without being bitter over them not lasting forever.