Happiness

=Happiness= ==

Happiness
Happiness is a state when a positive emotions range from the contentment to intense joy. Moreover, variety of subjects like biology, psychology, religion and philosophy are trying to identify the sources of happiness. There are two kinds of happines. One is short-term happiness which can be defined as pleasure, and the other one is long-term happiness which is Value based happiness. Short term happiness is based on plesure and less pain. Moreover, it lasts about few hours. In contrast, long term happiness is value based, and it can still be achieved through hardships and pain. Moreover, the last of this happiness could be life-long. According to the article "Secrets of happiness", value based happiness could be obtained by achieving one of the :16 keys to happiness."

[|16 keys to happiness]
Curiosity: I have thrist to knowledge Acceptance: I have hard time coping with criticism. Order: It upsets me when things are out of place. Physical activity: Physical fitness is very important to me. Honor: I am highly principled and loyal person. Power: I often seek leadership roles. Independence: Self- realiance is essential to my happiness. Social contact: I am known as fun loving person. Family: My childern comes first. Status: I am impressed by people who owns expensive things. Idealism: Compared with most peope, I am very concerned with social causes. Vengeance: It is very important to me to get even with those who insult or offended me. Romance: Compared with my peers, I spend more time on pursuing and having sex. Eating: I love to eat, and sometimes fantasize about foods. Saving: I hate throwing things away. Tranquility: It scares me when my hearts beats rapidly.

Describe your value by using (+) for strongly, (o) for somewhat, and (-) for very little.

Dan Buettner's Secrets Of Happiness
In Denmark, the citizens are like the happiest people in the world. They choose their jobs according to thier interest and skills, and they don't have pressure of status. There, a garbageman can earn as much as a lawyer, and they pay tax according to the average tax. People also work about 37 hours a week and have six weeks of vacation. In Singapore, the security system is very good. Women can walk around at any time of a day, like day or night, because it's perfectly secure. The tax laws the people to stay closer to thier parents, and we feel satisfied the most when we socialize with our parents.

Articles:
Happines article, Rafael. This article is long and talks about many things, it is great and easy to relate with other articles. [] Dan Buettner's secrets of happiness: []