Definition of Happiness

Happiness is a persistent state of mind in which people are deeply satisfied with themselves and their surroundings. In this state, people find themselves in a total equilibrium, feeling both of themselves and their surroundings (and even the entire world) are pleasurable and under control.

The most important factor of happiness is stability. If the satisfaction lasts only for a short period of time, that state is not called happiness but euphoria. Euphoria is often accompanied by the fear of losing it. It creates negative feelings as byproducts, that is, anxiety, suspicion, or excessive aggressiveness such as greediness or arrogance.

Happiness is also a self-contented feeling which expects nothing or little if any from surroundings. People in this state try to share what they have with others. Or rather they render others happy without any intention to do it.