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    Always choose to be happy

    Since I have been living under the earth, I don't really believe that there is any reason we should be unhappy. Being happy is essential in life and the need for us to live happily is wise since we don't know when death comes. 

    I don't think that there is any reason we should be sad as life is one we should aim to enjoy and not to be unhappy about. There is a saying that he who got life has hope of better things in the future. Let's chose happiness over sadness.

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    theresajane

    theresajane

    Waking up everyday and being given a chance to breathe and live are some of the reasons that we should be happy everyday. We don't have to look for something grandiose in life just to feel happy. We just have to look at the simple things and appreciate them, in that way, you'llexperience true happiness.
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    allyn2017

    allyn2017

    I agree with you, there are a lot of people thay didn't wake up today so waking up should be one of the reason why we still be happy.
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    emiaj55

    emiaj55

    Actually, a lot of people that didn't wake up this day is a cause for a lot of sadness in many people. It is not really that easy to choose to be happy when you have lost your loved ones.
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    nrnlss

    nrnlss

    I agree with you, but I don't think that it was what she intended to say.
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    jayjaydimson

    jayjaydimson

    Yes, and also, thank God for giving us another day of our life.
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    ajahcuizon

    ajahcuizon

    Exactly! There are so many reasons to be happy. Only if we appreciate even the very little thing around us, we could still feel happy about it. Taking everything as a blessing is also a way to feel happy as if no sadness ever existed.
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    nrnlss

    nrnlss

    I agree with you, but some people focus on negative rather than the positive side.
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    iambeth

    iambeth

    I agree that waking up each day and being healthy should definitely make us happy. There are others who do not experience the same blessing. We should always try to have a positive outlook in life.
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    nrnlss

    nrnlss

    it's true, the fact that we woke up that day should make us happy.
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    jeffreyjose48

    jeffreyjose48

    I agree with you. The fact that we are still breathing should cause us to be happy and thankful. The best things in life are free like air and water.
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    nrnlss

    nrnlss

    Yes, and we should be thankful for that.
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    jayjaydimson

    jayjaydimson

    Yes, thank God for the other day of your life and be happy and feel blessed.
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    nrnlss

    nrnlss

    True, and we should make the most out of our life.
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    stbrians

    stbrians

    There is much to appreciate in our lives to make us happy in life. Yet at times we are not actually happy. The bible says in such matters there is no law. Joy just comes. No law will make you happy.
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    edencaga

    edencaga

    Yes, I agree too. Being able to breathe everyday should be appreciated as we still have given a chance to live and experience how world and how life is beautiful. Even at your toughest time, still learn how to be positive. Thank God everyday as everyday is a wonderful day, even if at worst or at best.
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    Judas2018

    Judas2018

    This is easier said than done. For some people, their lives and the parameters and situations that exist within it simply do not allow for them to exude constant or even routine happiness.
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    vhinz

    vhinz

    Agree. People live in different places experiences different circumstances. You are fortunate if you are living surrounded by loving people and favorable environment.
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    Martinsx1

    Martinsx1

    If you don't live your life to be happy, I seriously wonder the reason why such individual is still living in the first place. There was a wise saying that states, "Discover what makes you happy and let it kill you". In my opinion, this is the only way to ensure that you live a fulfilled life that is worth it.
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    stbrians

    stbrians

    That is the truth and I agree with you. Some situations may not make you happy. Yet if you discover the way you can be happy then you will be happy in any situation.
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    ajahcuizon

    ajahcuizon

    I agree. A single or small negative thing should not be the reason for you your happiness to lose its way to you. They may give you hardships but it should not stop you from fighting for the thing that will make you happy and that's way more important.
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    jeffreyjose48

    jeffreyjose48

    Happiness is a choice. Circumstances may sometimes be bad that we tend to be sad. Happiness sometimes depends on our response to our environment. I like joy because joy in not dependent on the circumstances abut in spite of bad circumstances I have joy and peace deep inside my heart.
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    theresajane

    theresajane

    I agree with you. One can choose to be happy. It's up to him if he would let sadness eat his entire soul.
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    jeffreyjose48

    jeffreyjose48

    That is right. It his decision to be happy or not. I hope he chooses to be happy and not let sadness devour his entire life.
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    Kakashi2020

    Kakashi2020

    I agree, one can't be happy all the time, there should always be some balance. Sometimes we experiece getting angry, sad, frightened and other emotions and it's quite normal. If a person is happy 365 days a year then that's abnormal.
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    vhinz

    vhinz

    Yes, it would be impossible to be happy at all times. Sometimes we feel sad in simple things that we've done like saying something to other people that could hurt them. Hurting other people through our words makes us angry and unhappy. Failing in an exam or not getting the job that we've bee longing for, makes us sad. It's just fine to be unhappy for a while because it's human nature.
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    superlicca

    superlicca

    That is right. Sadness is inevitable since this is how we respond to some unfavorable circumstances. We feel sad because we are sometimes sensitive. I think it is not bad to be sad as long as it won't take long. Sadness shows awareness and understanding the hard situation that you are facing.
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    emiaj55

    emiaj55

    I would beg to differ. Happiness is a feeling. And we don't really get to choose our feelings. Cause feelings are felt, not think of. If you think of something then it is made up in your mind. So choosing to be happy is a made up happiness in your mind and it isn't really how feelings are.

    More accurately said, you can choose to do things that could make you happy. And maybe after doing those things you will feel happy. Not just 'I think I am happy' but truly happy.
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    edencaga

    edencaga

    You are right. Happiness is a choice. If you choose to go over with your problems and depress yourself then you will become depress but if you choose to smile and make your life happy even at you tough times then you will be happy and temporarily forget your problems. You can still resolve those as long as you will just being positive whatever circumstances it may be.
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    burgosmichael24

    burgosmichael24

    I agree with you. Happiness is really a choice. Though we can't control the circumstances, but we can control our responses. True happiness comes from joy in our hearts that came from God.
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    esteban123

    esteban123

    I agree that we should always be happy since god is giving us all our basic need and wants that we really need to live on this earth. We should be thankful tor all the blessings that we received because it is a sign that we are being lucky for that. We should live our life up to the fullest because life is just very short and it would not be worth it if we will make our life sad since we must enjoy and be happy as always.
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    Barida

    Barida

    There is no reason for anyone to feel sad no matter how difficult that it seems from the onset. The need for many of us to love the life that we live is necessary for a good life.
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    edencaga

    edencaga

    True. All of us experience different problems in life but instead of making yourself suffer from depression why not choose to be positive. Instead of being depress why others just make some good deeds, resolve problems and work more for their selves so that others can appreciate more and with you will be happy if you feel appreciated.
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    ajahcuizon

    ajahcuizon

    I totally agree. We are not born to be sad, we are here to make ourselves and others happy. Life is too short to be problematic. Yes, everyone can cry and get stressed, but that doesn't mean that you should give up fighting for your happiness. I treat happiness as the reason on why I am here today on Earth.
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    Barida

    Barida

    Definitely, there are times that we may feel stressed up on the activities that we are pushing for in life, but this is not a reason for us to feel sad. Life is short to give space for sadness to creep into our lives.
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    ajahcuizon

    ajahcuizon

    That's right. We have to live with no regrets so that we can ssy that atleast we tried. In some way, that can also make us proud and happy as not everyone will take the risk of doing such a thing and that's what makes the sense for me.
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    superlicca

    superlicca

    I know that for others, happiness is a choice. It is really helpful to be happy whatever hardships you are facing right now. But sometimes, it is really hard to be happy if the problems are consistent. One problem is fine and can be easy to solve but facing more problems at the same time will make your life miserable.
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    mark8625

    mark8625

    That is right. Many people said that Happiness is a choice and yet its true but for some people when they are in a deep trouble they really hard to say and do that because what matters for them is what they feel and what they are going thru.
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    superlicca

    superlicca

    True. It is hard to fake what you feel. If you experience misery then you will really feel it. But it is important to have faith in God and be with the people that you love. In this way, they can help you lighten the pain that you feel.
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    mark8625

    mark8625

    God is always there no matter what. There might be good and bad, happiness and loneliness but these are to just to balance the feelings of human. We should always entrust to Him whatever we feel.
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    vhinz

    vhinz

    Agree. It's hard to be happy when you are strike with problems one after another. Sadness could be paved away easily when it is just a small problem. But when the problem seems impossible to solve it's hard to be happy no matter how you tried it.
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    Barida

    Barida

    That's the truth as it is not always easy to solve one problem from another. But just like Jesus said in the scriptures, that in condition, we should praise his name always.
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    mark8625

    mark8625

    I believe that we as human created for happiness and love. We took care by our parents with happiness in their hearts. We should live the way we loved by our family. Happiness is the only reason why life is still existed in our world. What would be our life become if there is no happiness at all? Nothing and our world becomes the dead one.
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    overcast

    overcast

    I totally agree with being happy all the time. Some of the time people have their own set of the issues and the problems to deal with. And people have to learn to adjust with the same. I guess we learn from our mistakes. And we learn through lot of set of the problems in due process.
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    mark8625

    mark8625

    Yeah Happiness is a choice. Problem is just there to keep us stronger as a people. We should always choose to be happy.
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    overcast

    overcast

    Harder to say it is a choice or not. Because let's just say if we get sickness, happiness is harder to come because our body is busy repairing itself. We have to let it on the sickness mode. Being happy at that time is not a choice but more of routine work where we have to just let body do the tasks.
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    mark8625

    mark8625

    It is all depends on the situation and depends to the person on how to he handle his sickness. I saw many patients in the hospital and even they were in pain they kept on smiling and chose to be happy. Happiness will give you a good vibes and positive outlook in life.
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    overcast

    overcast

    Indeed. Some of the time we feel like this is easy. And some of the time we end up realizing that it's not that easy as you think it is going to be. So one has to understand the limitations of people. And let them work on those things so they can get out on their own.
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    mark8625

    mark8625

    That is right. Choosing to be happy is really hard. It is easy to tell to other people who is involved of something hardship in life but in reality if we are on their shoes it feels the same too.
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    overcast

    overcast

    Yes, asking the man in poor house that his happiness is a choice. That is kind of slap on his face. And saying a guy who is on medical treatment to say choose to be happy. That's a wrong approach too.
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    cks003

    cks003

    Happiness is we humans always longed for, it is easy to attain but at the same time very elusive. I think the main obstacle is we humans like to compare, and that makes us always not satisfied with what we have currently. It can be financial status, car, house, examination result, etc. Look around us, friends who are happy are also very satisfied with what they possess.
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    Barida

    Barida

    This was what I was just talking with a friend few days ago. It is wrong for us to compare when we know that we are moving to that stage where we shall get better things into our lives. Life is all about being patient and expecting the best of it all.
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    vhinz

    vhinz

    No matter how we wanted to be happy, there would be a time that we will feel sad. Part of being human is to experience difficulties in our lives. We feel sad when lost our family, love one, and even just a friend. We even feel sad when we failed to achieve our goals. However, there are people seem to cope and recover immediately from bad experiences. They manage to restore fast their happiness and accept wholeheartedly the unfavorable things that happened to them. I wanted to be happy every day but there are circumstances that cannot be avoided that will compromise my happiness.
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    Barida

    Barida

    The thing is that there is not time that we are going to feel total happiness all through our lives, but what is essential is for us to bounce back from difficult times with the mindset that happiness is the key.
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    Adrian120501

    Adrian120501

    Yeah and everyone deserves to be happy. Also there's a saying that laughter is the best medicine so there's no reason for us to be sad. Maybe there are some time's that we will encounter such a big problem in our life but there's god that we can count on so always be happy with god on your side and also negativity gives no help it only make's us sad. So chin up and don't lose hope and always smile.
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    Barida

    Barida

    To be happy is necessary in life. This is something that we should not worry about when we are looking at the challenges of life as if we start counting of those challenges, then there is nothing that will make us happy us happy in this world.
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    Jeane

    Jeane

    Happiness is a choice. Many people are unhappy because they aren't content with what they have. It's OK to desire more than what you have but while you pursue your goals one shouldn't forget to enjoy or live in the moment.

    Some of the good things you have today - good health for example - there is no guarantee you'll have them tomorrow. Enjoy them while you still can.
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    overcast

    overcast

    Not sure if I agree. Happiness often is not a choice. Because circumstances and the pains don't come with warning sign. If we can anticipate issues then and only then we can say that it is a choice. Things which are not coming with any form of anticipation. We just unable to go for it as a choice.
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    Jeane

    Jeane

    Happiness often is not a choice. Because circumstances and the pain don't come with warning sign.

    Worrying about things that we can't change is what makes most people unhappy. Sure, bad things happen when we least expect it. All the time.

    What is important is our response to a distressing situation the moment it arises. Do we choose to wallow in self-pity or do something that will bring happiness back into our lives? Whatever you do, you'd have a made a choice. Choosing optimism in all situations no matter how bleak everything appears to be is the first step towards being happier.
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    overcast

    overcast

    Okay so what I was referring is the circumstances. Do you choose to be happy if you break knee or elbow? Ofcourse not. So it is not a choice. It is approach as you said. it comes as natural response based on how our circumstances are there for us.
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    Jeane

    Jeane

    It is approach as you said. it comes as natural response based on how our circumstances are there for us.

    That response is the choice.

    When you get hurt, you can choose to embrace the pain so you can come to terms with what happened.

    You'll have to move on eventually because "time doesn't heal all wounds."

    It is the choices we make that after we've lost something or someone that will determine whether we'll be happy or not. Sure there is no guarantee that you'll be happy but I'd choose anything else, even that faint sliver of hope (that things will get better) over depression.
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    overcast

    overcast

    Very easy to say and harder to come into practice. I have never met someone who choose to be happy after the snake bite. Or say when they have fracture. Natural response is supposed to get alarmed and feel bad which is totally fine. Choosing to be happy in such situation is insanity.
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    Jeane

    Jeane

    I'm thinking of a more panoramic view of life in general not the bad things that happen from time to time.

    Someone can feel depressed for a few weeks or even months if they lost a job. If that hasn't killed them, they'll somehow find ways to get by. Find a new job, start a business - anything. And gradually they'll have their moments of happiness back. Positive attitude in such cases is what makes a difference.
    Choosing to be happy in such situation is insanity.
    Yet there are some who choose to be happy anyway. And while the veracity of this claim hasn't been proved, it is believed that only insane people are truly happy.
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    amelia88

    amelia88

    This is a good reminder for many of us - especially for any Americans since we have Thanksgiving coming up this week.

    Remembering to be thankful for the things we have tends to remind us to be happy for what we've got. It's my favorite holiday for that very reason - it gives you some perspective.
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    mark8625

    mark8625

    That is right. Be thankful for everything whether it is small or big.

    Belated Happy Thanks Giving by the way.
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    overcast

    overcast

    I have learned that the hard way. I have learned to be happy even in bad situation. And learned that if I work harder and smarter and choose to be happy. Life just happens better in due process. Lot of times same things happen in our life. And we get to blame those things. It's always better to consider that happiness changes the way we see things. We get to approach life lot different in that case. So be happy and then do things, life would be so easy.
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    Barida

    Barida

    That's just the thing as being happy is the best way to go about the things that we wish to achieve. It may not be that easy from the beginning, but as long as we are persistent on it, we are going to make it work out at the end of the day.
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    jayjaydimson

    jayjaydimson

    Yes, of course, being happy all the time can make you feel comfortable every time.
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    Martinsx1

    Martinsx1

    Exactly! When you are happy, you get to live long and more fulfilled.

    I can't imagine myself spending a day without being happy. It's hopeless.
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    Youngshark

    Youngshark

    Happiness always brings about a great feeling that makes you to want more of life and fullfillment. You will also be more content if you learn to be happy with whatever that you have and appreciate everything that many take for granted.
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    theresajane

    theresajane

    I agree with you. Positivity always produces positivity around. If you're happy, you'll not feel agitated and annoyed everytime.
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    Youngshark

    Youngshark

    Being positive actually acts as a mirror to the other people around you and the world in general. When you ooze it, others notice and get some of it for themselves.
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    luv2xacosta

    luv2xacosta

    Totally agree. There are a lot of of things to be thankful with god be happy about. One is your family who are always there when you nee them. Two, your friends who always believe in you and support you. Your pet and your happy place and other things that make you happy. Happiness is a choice, no matter how big your problem is or you are facing a dilemma, just give your self a smile and pat your shoulder that everything will be okay.
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    Barida

    Barida

    Happiness is a choice and a better choice than being sad. This is something that all of us should know and aim to be happy always. It may not be that easy, but it is definitely something that we should work towards having when we are alive as well.
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    Martinsx1

    Martinsx1

    Without having happiness, what in the world am I still living for? Happiness is what makes life complete, personally to know that I have to live my life without being happy, I would better kick the bucket and rest finally.
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    Barida

    Barida

    Yeah, happiness is the goal of life and this is something we should all try to achieve. While having money and properties are good, when we are not happy, things may likely not work the way that we want it as well.
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    theresajane

    theresajane

    Exactly! You do things in life to be happy. It's a lifetime goal. Not achieving it would mean that you're not living the life that you want.
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    jaymish

    jaymish

    This is harder said then done. It is easy to say we should all be happy. Sometimes things happen life, which make us unhappy.It is hard after all that has happened to just pick up and be happy. For example like at the moment I'm quite unhappy,I'm trying everything I know to get out of my fun as I call it. I'm trying to be kind to myself. However it is still hard because I feel like I'm in the dumps. So sometimes being happy is harder than it looks.
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    amelia88

    amelia88

    I hear you - it's not as easy as thinking happy sometimes to feel happy. Some people may have situations happening in their life that make it really difficult to feel happiness.

    I think that's why it's important to always try and spread happiness, if you can. It can truly change someone else's life.
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    Barida

    Barida

    It is one thing for anyone to look at being happy and trying to feel the good moments while it is another thing for anyone that has accepted to be sad. The word is for those in sad state to see the need to always be happy.
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    agbuyarashel

    agbuyarashel

    We should always choose to be happy. Everytime someone asks of why do God created us and what is our real purpose in this life, I always say that it is to live happily because only live once.
    This is our one time opportunity that we should not put into waste because God made effort to create us.
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    Martinsx1

    Martinsx1

    When you take a look at the spiritual journey and how religious doctrines, it's always encouraged to give praises to lord God almighty and it's to make God happy.

    Now, if it's very important to make God in heaven happy with our praises, it's also very important that we are happy here on earth.
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    burgosmichael24

    burgosmichael24

    Someone said, "success is getting what you want, happiness is wanting what you get". There's a lot of reasons to be happy and to be thankful for. All we need to do is to be grateful and appreciate everything that God has given us. Just as the Bible says in 1 Thessalonians 5:18 " In everything give thanks, for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus concerning you". Take note that no bitter is thankful and no grateful is bitter.
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    jaybee19

    jaybee19

    Thank you so much for that wonderful quote sir Barida. I definitely need that kind of reminder specially that I'm currently undertaking my OJT and one of these days, I am going to teach students already and I am afraid that I might mess up and that would really make me sad especially that I am very insecure about myself. On the other hand, I agree with your statements that there shouldn't be a reason to be sad especially that our future is always ahead of us and I hope that this is true for me as well because I don't really want to be sad because I believe in the power of positivity which makes everything in this world beautiful.
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    Kakashi2020

    Kakashi2020

    We were gifted by God with different emotions and feelings. It's best to use them for whatever and whenever such emotions apply. People are saying that always be happy and there's no sense in not being happy. Well if your house burned down or your son got beaten up or you were accidentally bitten by a rabid pitbull will you still be happy and joyful? Humans were given emotions and feelings to be used accordingly.
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    mcnasci24

    mcnasci24

    We have learned to relate happiness with a moment of maximum sensation, emphasizing the word "moment". Each time it is more related to a passenger state that something related to our day to day. We learn to expect key "moments" in our lives where we will surely be happy, like marriage, having kids, or buying a car. Without realizing it, we are postponing our possibility of being happy, we deny to ourselves the opportunity of being happy here and now. Happiness is learning to enjoy the here and now, happiness is a state of general tranquility that leads us to the possibility of enjoying the little things of everyday life: read this post, meet a friend, enjoy dinner with your couple, enjoy ourselves, enjoy a delicious meal or a cool movie... And the sum of all these small elements, together with that state of general tranquility, make happiness possible.
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    edencaga

    edencaga

    Yes! I agree. Being happy and being positive should always dominate over sadness. It is right that sometimes sadness can't be avoided but life is just short so why can't we just be happy ? We may have a lot of problems that should have to face everyday but we should be positive when those circumstances happen. We should enjoy our short live here on earth as we don't know when will we gone and we might regret that we haven't got any chance to do that.
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    Judas2018

    Judas2018

    I think in order to be happy, truly happy? It all starts with environment. It must be clean and healthy. First and foremost. This means no large amounts of dust, rot, decay, etc. Sloppiness can be an issue also. If three shirts strolled around your home has become a mountain of other clothing plus those shirts, it's time to either do some laundry or gain some more closet space.
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    superlicca

    superlicca

    I am glad to read the other comments here. Full of positive thoughts. Life is a long journey and you can encounter different trials. And reading some of the comments can be inspiring and motivating. I like how optimistic the other people are by giving some wonderful advice.
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    Vinsanity

    Vinsanity

    No one wants to be unhappy. This is a given. It is just that some think of what other people might think about them. They want to please everyone. They always do what other people want them to do even though they are being hurt or not happy.
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    burgosmichael24

    burgosmichael24

    True happiness comes from a heart full of love. You can experience true happiness if you experience Jesus. Because true happiness comes from the love of God for us and being thankful for what you have.
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    Kakashi2020

    Kakashi2020

    There's a time to be happy, a time to be sad, a time to be angry, a time to be scared, there's always a time to manifest our different emotions. Although the best ones are really the happy ones. But one can't be happy all the time. It's human nature that we feel all the different emotions.
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    Franzel2oo

    Franzel2oo

    I couldn't agree more with you. I'm one of those who believe happiness is a choice. You are either happy or you are not. In truth, if you take a moment everyday to list the things you are grateful for, you will realise life always offers more of the good things than anything else. The secret is to focus on those things that go right in our lives and be grateful and happy for them. Those who wait for life to be perfect so they can be happy, will always live in tomorrow. And we all know tomorrow only ends when you die.
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    anyone01

    anyone01

    Happiness is a desire at individual level and one of these preference may be made and best when you broaden an understanding that you do not longer control anything in this global but yourself. We waste our life in controlling the results of conditions, circumstances and people. If end result isn't always intune with our expectancies we can be disenchanted and unhappy.
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    Youngshark

    Youngshark

    You should be happy not only because you fear death but also if you want to have a positive impact on others. Nobody wants a friend that is ever full and gloomy.
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    NerdIndeed

    NerdIndeed

    Glad I read this. It's true that nobody wants a negative prick hanging around with them all the time. Get rid of those and start searching for new ones who'll also add value to who you are. You are the average of the five people you spend the most time with, remember that.
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    Alymae

    Alymae

    Life in itself is a miracle worthy of being happy about. Every day we wake up is another day that we should be thankful and be happy. I believe that being happy is a choice we have to make. You can be happy having nothing and you can be sad having a lot. Happiness is a state of mind and a feeling.

    It is not easy to be happy especially in the world that we live in now. That is why we have to choose where we stand. Everything is a choice. Everyone is given the freedom to choose. Staying happy despite everything that doesn't go your way is a testament of your character and attitude.
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    EfficientNinja

    EfficientNinja

    We should always look at life and everything we do on the positive side. We must not focus on the negative aspects of our lives because doing it would almost always make us feel sad and disappointed. Comparing our lives and achievements to other people is also a no, no.
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    gutzman

    gutzman

    Choosing to be happy should always be on the top of our list everyday in decision making and living. The only reason not to choose to be happy is when you are getting off the boundaries and doing things in a wrong way. Like for example, you are happy to steal something that you didn't earn and the like. Now that's when happiness is not a good choice.
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    Einalem

    Einalem

    Great points. I completely agree to this. As for me, I'll always choose to be happy at any cost. Happiness should be at the top of anything. To live doesn't simply mean to exist and survive in this world, but to mark your existence with happy memories.
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    mhingnhormz

    mhingnhormz

    Always choose to be happy: I agree with this. Thank you for this topic for reminding everyone by reading this topic that the happiness can be found in your self. You your self is the one who can control any emotion you have and may be felt it is up to you if you that emotion will control your self. Being contented of what you have right now and know how to value it will help you to be more happy at all.
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    mark8625

    mark8625

    That is right. You are the only one who decide which one you wanted to be. Happiness is a strong positive attitude that we should always feel.
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    DenisP

    DenisP

    The issue here is that happiness isn’t always a choice for everyone. Unfortunately, our brains can be really bad to us sometimes, and a lot of people who deal with clinical depression and anxiety don’t really have much say in the matter.

    Sure, there are medications that can help, but there is no perfect cure. Happiness is important, and we should always strive to be good to ourselves and to others, but we can’t and don’t have to always be happy. It’s okay to be sad sometimes—that’s life. You take the good with the bad, because life isn't going to be just one or the other.
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    jayjaydimson

    jayjaydimson

    Well, who don't want to choose to be happy, everyone want's to be happy all their life, so choose to be it, for you to achieve what you wanted in life.
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    esteban123

    esteban123

    It is really good to live on this earth because we can experience some great happiness in our lives. We must be happy at all times because live is just a game, we should not be sad when we are experiencing some trials and disappointment in life but we must still be happy that despite of those we are still alive and kicking. We must make our life happier than what we really think about it.
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    jpk0007

    jpk0007

    Well, being happy is very essential to live a healthy life. One has to try and be happy even when he faces problems and adverse conditions in his life. Happiness brings postivity in your life and it gives you the strength to fight all odds and emerge victorious in all you struggles. Being satisfied with whatever you have and working hard to achieve your goals will always keep you focused and happy in your life.
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    NerdIndeed

    NerdIndeed

    The first step to happiness is to be positive about things. Of course, life will throw at you a lot of ups and downs, but the critical factor is to get up and keep on fighting. You cannot be happy throughout life, but happiness should at least have a more significant share on how you deal with things. Spread the love, peace!
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    Alymae

    Alymae

    True. Happiness, love and joy should be spread around the world. It should be a priority because I believe that these three is a necessity in our lives.
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    NerdIndeed

    NerdIndeed

    I remember one person who told me that there is only one happiness in life, and she says that it's to love and be loved. I don't want to rain on her parade, but for me, there is more to life than just love and relationships, but who am I to judge.
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    knnon

    knnon

    There are a lot of outside and internal factors that affect people's state of mind. Yes I do agree that there are a lot of reasons why we should be happy but we should also consider others who have no control over their own thoughts. We can't just tell them that happiness is a state of mind and that they should get over it and be happy. I do believe that happiness is a choice, but sadly not everyone has that option easily available for them.
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    Wenkx03

    Wenkx03

    I agree with you. Choose to be happy even if it hurts. I remember a video of an indian speaker about our problem. He says, "Do you have a problem in life? Yes? Can you do something about it? Then why worry? " I think its Kizen Kuru if im not mistake. He also said that smile is the most pleasing 5 letter word. I think his right. Also setting ambience with smile benefits everybody around you.
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    esteban123

    esteban123

    I am trying my best to be happy even though sometimes I am experiencing some problems in my life. I do not let myself be worried and be sad for some things around me because I want my life to be happy and full of positive energy. Happiness is a good thing that we should always embrace no matter how hard the situation we have because it helps us to become stronger during in times of great needs.
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    Kakashi2020

    Kakashi2020

    If I were to choose a path that would lead to happiness or sorrow, then I would choose the latter. I mean why would I choose sorrow while I could be happy right?

    Sometimes our lives are on crossroad and we must make an important decision, in such cases it's best to always choose happiness over anything else.
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    burgosmichael24

    burgosmichael24

    Life is too short to spend in worrying. Life is beautiful, enjoy every moment and make the most out of it. We should always be grateful for what the Lord has done for us.
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    teremisuu

    teremisuu

    Happiness is indeed a choice. However, I would have to disagree on the thought that there is absolutely no reason to be unhappy. I think that this is something a privileged person would say. For someone who constantly experiences injustice and oppression, it is very hard to be happy. Of course, I am saying this the sense that if someone has a problem that can be solved, then he should definitely take the steps to solve this problem. If there is something cannot be changed, then this is where the choice of happiness comes in -- of choosing to accept what cannot be changed.

    I would also like to add that sadness is a valid type of emotion. There's nothing wrong in being sad, as all of us humans feel all sorts of emotions. Sometimes, feeling sad is a necessary part of getting over a tragedy. Happiness is not an on and off switch; it takes a process to achieve it.
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    jessie271

    jessie271

    Life is too short to spend in loneliness, anger, bitterness, regrets because of you circumstances and failures in life. People fail, that's normal but that failure allows you to learn and be a better person. Enjoy life and spend it on things that are worthwhile. Don't waste your time because you well never know, it may be your last day to live. Spend your life on eternal things and not on temporal or material things that will all be gone after you die. It's only a life lived for Jesus Christ that will last. When you die, it's not about how many money you have in the bank or how many properties and investments you have but rather what you have done for Jesus Christ while you are still alive.
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    burgosmichael24

    burgosmichael24

    Yeah. You are right. Life is too short to spend in senseless worrying and sadness. Though we believe that happiness is a choice, true happiness comes from joy in your heart. A joy which is the fruit of the spirit mentioned I'm Galatians 5:22. True joy must comes from the love of God and love for God.
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    JBeleren

    JBeleren

    We can always choose to be happy but that doesn't always mean we would be happy. Each of us live under different circumstances and there would be a plethora of causes of unhappiness that plague people. If we are happy we should spread it by helping others out, even as simple as making somebody laugh and laughing with them would be a big boost to someone that is going through something.
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    mystic14

    mystic14

    You mean on not under. Can't be happy 24/7, I know you are not. There is plenty to be sad about.
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    stevewriter

    stevewriter

    one of the way to find what you love, but it requires time and patience. Once I've done my SAT test on http://www.test-done.com/. I thought it helps me, but only my decision to get everything in the way I like help me to stay on my track easily. Learning something new every day step by step.
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    M1ndPrototype

    M1ndPrototype

    That is totally right, I should think more about this and remember to be happy!
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