What is Happiness?

Happiness...it's what you're searching for...so are we.

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The preamble to the U.S. Declaration of Independence states that among our unalienable rights are "life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness."

But what is happiness?

We're not here to tell you what happiness is.

Instead, we want you to tell us what makes you happy.

Then, make all of your friends happy by sharing your favorite posts from this site.

The Rules

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There are a few simple rules for this blog.

1. Anonymity - We respect and protect your right to remain anonymous.

2. Authenticity - Be honest. We only want to what truly makes you happy.

3. Brevity - Distill your definition into a few sentences or words.

4. Charity - This site isn't about making money. Access is free. Advertising is non-existent. Sharing is encouraged.

5. Sharity - Share your definitions of happiness with us. E-mail your favorite definitions of happiness to all of your friends.

Your Contributions - Thank You!

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We asked you to define happiness, and here’s what you said...

Happiness is…

• Always having slightly more than you need.

• A warm bath and a cold martini.

• Deep, Saturday-morning sleep filled with pleasant dreams.

• Satisfying work, a loving spouse, and healthy children.

• The uninhibited giggle of a silly four-year-old.

• A baby’s smile.

Famous People Define Happiness

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The Declaration of Independence only gives people the right to pursue happiness. You have to catch it yourself.
– Ben Franklin

I have no money, no resources, no hopes. I am the happiest man alive.
– Henry Miller

Happiness is as a butterfly which, when pursued, is always beyond our grasp, but which if you will sit down quietly, may alight upon you.
– Nathaniel Hawthorne

Don’t worry, be happy.
– Bobby McFerrin

Happiness is a warm puppy
– Charles Schulz