Due to some events unfolding in an unfavourable way, I was sad yesterday. I was just scrolling through various platforms to cool off when I saw a short message "happiness is free".
Honestly, this isn't the first time I am seeing this popular saying, I have in fact seen it in various forms like "there is no key to happiness, the door is always open".
So on this instance, because of my mood, I began to query this saying because if happiness is free, why was I sad? I wanted to be happy, but I couldn't, yet I am told happiness is free.
A lot of various things make us happy. It could be food for some, wine, academic success, financial success, plans going your way etc. If the things that makes a person happy are lacking, the person would most likely not be happy.
For something to be free, it should not cost anything to get, for example the air that we breath. I actually think that is the only thing free in life, and of course death. Every other thing seems to require something from us in exchange and that includes happiness.
The sad mood made me quite unproductive so I decided to go to my barber shop and have my haircut. My mood improved afterwards but I can't say I am happy yet.
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While coming back from the barbershop, I met a classmate who appeared to be walking aimlessly. It happened that he was saddened by a similar incidence and just wanted to Stroll.
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I may be wrong, but it's my opinion that happiness is not really free, rather can be gotten cheaply most times.
Thanks for reading through, let me know your thoughts please.
Happiness is the mindset .. I know sometimes it's very hard to keep yourself happy in difficult circumstances, but remember that God has designed this world to bring happiness after every sad or tragic event . Likewise, tragic event after happiness. Because humans need both kinds of state of mind. That is why Shakespeare wrote comedy and targedy both .
Oh, another angle. Thanks for stopping by😊
Dear friend, I hope that today has been a better day for you 🙏 Happiness is transient. It comes and goes depending on our life circumstances. But did you know it is possible to be joyful even when happiness isn't present?
I saw you replied to me in the comments on another post that you were at a crossroads in life. This can bring a lot of mixed feelings and uncertainties. If you are searching for God, take the time to speak to Him daily and wait for Him to reveal Himself to you.
"God gives us joy, even if we are not happy. We do not have to smile all the time. We are not promised sunshine and rainbows in this life, but we are promised salvation and eternal life, which is cause for great joy even in the midst of pain and unhappiness." Difference between Happiness and Joy
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Yes, I am much better now.
I went through the link you sent, the message is clear and well understood, I got the difference.
I appreciate you taking out time to address my concerns, thank you so much @samsmith1971
hi :-) Of course, it is always more enjoyable to be happy than unhappy. What do you usually do for fun, @graat? You know I love that you focused on self-care when you were feeling low. Getting a massage or haircut or a good rest is sometimes all we need to recharge the emotional batteries. Other times things run far deeper. Feel free to tag me or pop into my DM if you ever just need a friendly ear 🤗
Well, for fun, I usually play volleyball or snooker, I listen to music too.
Thanks so much, but I don't know about the DM feature, I am actually a newbie here☺️
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