Friday, January 06, 2006

What is happiness?

Perpetual bliss is not happiness.
The closest experience to perpetual bliss is that of very young childhood before societal pressures and prejudices. It is a time when ignorance is paramount and thought a reflex.

Pleasures of the flesh is not happiness.
Whether it be that of food, sex, thrill, music, drug, or other. While important for living a full life, it is only provides superficial gratification.

This leaves inner peace.
The state of being mentally or spiritually at peace, with enough knowledge and understanding to keep oneself strong in the face of discord or stress.

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