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A research of a US university that I’ve
read gives a definition of happiness as what makes a person feel comfortably
pleased. To put it simply, happiness is an active state of mind where one thinks
one’s life is meaningful, satisfactory and comfortable. This should be
something lasting rather than temporary.
Lots of people regard it the happiest to be
at leisure. But according to the study, it is not a person with plenty of
leisure but one at work that feels happy, especially those busy with work
having little time for leisure. Happiness does not spell gains one which is
after but a desire to harvest what one is seeking for. People often do not
cherish what they already have but yearn(渴望)for
what they cannot get. That is somewhat like a man indulging(沉湎于)in dreams of numerous lovers while unwilling
to settle down with the woman beside him.
Happiness is a game balancing between two
ends—What one has and what one wishes
for, e.g. One’s dream and the possibility to realize it. The study comes to
this conclusion: A happy man is one who aims high but never forgets his actual
situation; one who meets challenges that tap his ability and potential; one who
is proud of his achievements. He has self-respect and self-confidence;
treasures his own identity and loves freedom. He is sociable and enjoys wide-range
communication with others; he is helpful and ready to accept assistance. He
knows he is able to bear sufferings and frustrations; he is sensible enough to
get fun from daily chores(杂事). He is a man capable of love and passion.
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