Funnily enough my son asked me this, he had just bought me a book. I said books are like cake to me, except they don't get you fat. My children make happy, in odd ways. They are adults but its such a joy to hear them sensibly discuss politics, philosophy etc. My job and working with students makes me happy, seeing them develop from entitled middle class brats to hard working professionals. Cooking and crafting make me happy. I suppose apart the children, my greatest joy comes from seeing an ex-patient in the supermarket, who maybe at one point was fighting for their life, not even recognise me. Just knowing I helped them have that moment is very special.
Knowing that I have done something useful, as when I see a customer smile. Sorry it may sound cheesy but it really is what make my day.
@PalacinkyPDX Thank you.
In no particular order - family, travel, gaining knowledge, awesome sex, my dog, my friends, adventure, good food, music, nature, sharing love, great sleep, reading, driving, jumping out of airplanes. I'm sure there is much more!
People and nature. Getting along with and fostering both. We need good relationships with both.
Any day where I’m not battling stress, fatigue, or anxiety is a great one
My wife struggles with anxiety, and I get frustrated from not understanding what anxiety feels like, or why it is a constant for some people.
I find my stress/anxiety/fatigue is kept at bay by getting outdoors more and spending time with people. Distractions and switching the brain off to give it a break. Best wishes to you!
My grandchildren, nature, donating to others, weed, each day I get through without crying, my dogs and helping with the rescue group, downsizing all my stuff, good friends.
My 4-year-old always asks why. First thing I taught him. Kid has a million questions and while it's not always easy to keep up, I enjoy it.
Anyway, the other day he poked me in the stomach and said: "You eat too much food dada?"
It made me happy to know that when I die, my asshole spirit will live on.
I am the victim/beneficiary of biological predilection. I am happy when I see my son happy and/or thriving, growing.
Oh so many things, Movies, Music , conversations that are awesome, being around good friends that I have great connections, nature ,exercise, Sex!
Me. I make me happy. I am responsible for my own happiness. I've given that power away and it led to heartache.
At this moment? Never hearing from my ex-wife again (it'll pass. Just stuff she said yesterday).
I found, after my divorce, I was ultimately responsible for my own happiness. However, that also included being responsible for doing my part to keep in touch with family and friends. They bring me a lot of happiness too.
my art, helping animals , sex, sleep, peace and my pets make me happy. also music, a cuddle a good chat or a movie make me happy. this sight is mostly a breath of fresh air.
Happiness is an emotion, it comes, and it goes. Happiness is not meant to be a constant.
@PalacinkyPDX you are right. Nothing in particular makes me happy, it's an odd emotion that comes and goes sometimes for no reason in particular, nor from influence by my own interests.
@PalacinkyPDX Yes we are out there. We are everywhere. Beware!
@PalacinkyPDX The brain works the way the brain works. I have yet to figure out a way to change that.