How do i find hapiness?

This is the 6th time I've seen this question posted and I only check in a couple times a week.

Happiness is not something you lose or find. We all have it inside of us, and it's not something that will jump up and slap you in the face someday and say "here I am". The longer you've been hiding from it, the longer it will take and the harder it is to bring it to the surface. It starts with choices, like choosing to be happy, choosing to be nice. Start by helping somebody with something. Stop making life about you and make it about everyone else around you. Happiness will work it's way to the surface until you decide to be selfish again, and you will "lose it" again.

Most of the people have described what happiness is but I don't think any has answered the question. Like most people said you can not find it if you are looking for it but you can become happy by doing a few of the following. Decide to be happy. Start meditating even if its only 5 minutes a day. Start an intense exorcise routine. Eat healthy. Start doing yoga. Plant a garden. Volunteer. Spend more time with loved ones doing good things like yoga or exorcise or volunteering. If you do any three of these things everyday you will be happy. Oh and stop watching TV.

it all starts with you. Love yourself and everything else falls into place.

You cant find happiness. You have to make a decision that you will be happy. It takes way more effort to be sad doing the same thing as happy. Think about this. I can clean something. Isnt it more pleasant to make the decision to be happy cleaning than sad cleaning....Its up to you, no one else.

Whiskey and ******.

Gratefulness is one of the key to a happy life that we hold in our own hands. Don't depend on someone else for your happiness and self worth. Only you can be responsible for that, if you can't love and respect yourself, nobody will be able to make that happen. Accept who you are and believe in yourself.

OPEN YOUR EYES...or see an eye doctor about some glasses?!8-D

when you find unconditional love...you'll see the beauty and joy in everything!

Its behind you!

Read Archimedes, he claimed to be able to answer this question.

You find it and let us know!!

Happiness is a choice. Whatever situation a person is in, he/she can decide for himself to be happy or not. That means all the opportunities are there for you to be happy, you just have to decide to take that option. Be happy! :)

I do agree it is a choice to be happy or not. I used to be happy, and it seems like all I find now is not so happy things. I try to stay happy but am surrounded by not so happy people and that brings me down. My choice in this situation is to stay or to go.

Do you feel true happiness is to be felt 24/7?

Happiness happens everyday, for seconds - moments perhaps. You just have to open your eyes and see it, open your ears and hear it, open your heart and feel it.

Let it sink in and remember it.

A quiet morning, birds chirping, sun peaking up, a nice ocean breeze, a smile from a child, a tasty bite of your favorite food, a good movie or book, a nice friend that takes time to send you a hello on EP, this is happiness.

Relish in the simplicity of what happiness is and you will be able to recognize it much easier.

It is quite dillusional to believe that one should be completely happy all the time.

it's a state of mind and only you have the power to control your mind

Here is the key...can you see how to apply it? If you want to know, let me know.

(Matthew 5:1-10)

5 When he saw the crowds he went up into the mountain; and after he sat down his disciples came to him;

2 and he opened his mouth and began teaching them, saying:

3 “Happy are those conscious of their spiritual need, since the kingdom of the heavens belongs to them.

4 “Happy are those who mourn, since they will be comforted.

5 “Happy are the mild-tempered ones, since they will inherit the earth.

6 “Happy are those hungering and thirsting for righteousness, since they will be filled.

7 “Happy are the merciful, since they will be shown mercy.

8 “Happy are the pure in heart, since they will see God.

9 “Happy are the peaceable, since they will be called ‘sons of God.’

10 “Happy are those who have been persecuted for righteousness’ sake, since the kingdom of the heavens belongs to them.

Take care!

Think of one small thing that you could change about your life which would improve your lot.

Then be brave and do it.

THE FIRST COMMANDMENT: LOVE GOD ABOVE ALL THINGS AND YOUR NEIGHBOR AS YOU DO YOURSELF(which means the good that you wish for yourself, wish , help or find it for your neighbor). LIVE ONE DAY AT A TIME. AFTER ALL, YOU DON"T REALLY KNOW IF YOU'LL BE HERE TOMORROW. PUSH NEGATIVE THOUGHTS OUT OF YOUR MIND AND THANK GOD FOR WHAT YOU DO HAVE AND STOP THINKING ABOUT WHAT YOU DON'T HAVE. PEOPLE ARE SLEEPING IN THE STREETS AND DYING OF HUNGER. THANK GOD FOR WHAT YOU HAVE AND LEAVE ALL WORRIES IN HIS HANDS, AND MOST IMPORTANT OF ALL, TRUST IN THE LORD WITH ALL YOUR HEART, FIND YOUR PURPOSE IN HIS AGENDA, AND HAPPINESS WILL FIND YOU.

I agree with iluvmypup