- Mar 10, 2022
Happiness is a kind of instinct, but also a duty. Happiness does not need conditions, only need your heart. Happiness and happiness are closely related, just as our happiness depends on our inner harmony, not on what others think, what we own, or our ability to control the outside world. Money, health, and fame do not determine happiness. They work only if they make us feel better about ourselves. Otherwise, they are irrelevant at best and may even be obstacles to a happy life.
From a psychological perspective, the book delves into when one is happiest and how one can take control of one's consciousness to experience the joy of life. The book analyzes eight key elements of fun, including challenging and capable work, integration of knowledge and action, clarity of purpose, immediate feedback, and control. It's a simple and in-depth approach that should be sated by everyone.
I was impressed by the book's description of optimal experience and the illusion of happiness. The best moments of life are those when one is unburdened, most alert, and completely relaxed. The most enjoyable moments are usually those when one is working hard on a difficult task, exerting one's physical and mental abilities to the maximum. For a child, perhaps with trembling little hands, the satisfaction of placing the last block on a spire higher than he has ever built, is a kind of happiness.
The fable of King Midas's Midas Touch in the illusion of happiness is ample proof that controlling external conditions does not necessarily lead to a better life. Midas, like most people, believed that the possession of unmatched wealth was the guarantee of happiness. He prayed to the gods, and after much bargaining, the gods granted him, and everything he touched turned to gold. Midas thought he had taken great advantage of it, and was bound to become the richest and happiest man in the world. The end of the story is well known: Midas soon regretted it, for even the food and wine in his mouth turned to gold before he swallowed, and he starved to death in a great multitude of golden cups and bowls.
The greedy nature of King Midas was the ultimate expression. Is it happiness to have wealth?
What is happiness? Martin, the father of positive psychology. According to Seligman, happiness consists of three different concepts. The first is a pleasant life, the second is a fulfilling life, and the third is a meaningful life. Being grateful for what you have and expressing gratitude for the generosity of others creates deeper, lasting happiness than having a big bank account.