What do you base your happiness on?

HiFr0st · 2017-10-09T20:02:05+00:00

I have big fear of death

But death gives life meaning in a way right

In the end, all the material things get stripped away from you, and you as a living entity no longer exist, and this is really hard for me to accept

And this way of looking at things often leads down the nihilistic path of "nothing matters", but I personally look at it in a "Its not about the destination, its about the journey" way. Its about reaching the end of your life and having known the most you could.

So i personally strive for new memories, new experiences, talking to new people, listening to their stories, and just, soaking in the world as much as i can.

Thats where im getting my meaning or happiness or whatever you wanna call it, thats my goal in life

Kinda rambly on my part but this topic kinda ressonated with me and i really want to see what the rest of the guys here say

TRPAndNofapGotMeLaid · 2017-10-09T20:35:49+00:00

Physics

GreenPiller · 2017-10-09T21:37:12+00:00

I am currently injured, and I'm pretty much broke at the moment. Yet I met a cute blonde a few days ago and I love taking the bus, the city is really pretty. Charles Manson once said. The only prison that exists is the prison in your mind. I guess there's some truth to that. If everything got taken away from you, what would you have left? Would you still love yourself?

Peter_B_Long · 2017-10-09T23:57:07+00:00

My mental state.

I understand that materialistic things will never bring happiness, and "just be happy" is placebo which will burn you out.

In order of what I find influences my happy state of mind:

Meditation. The simplest, the most difficult for me, and the most important. Meditation gives me an alpha mindset. Puts the breaks on my hamstering and rationalizing, clear minded logical decisions, goofy and fun mentality throughout the day, and am able to get over shit very quickly.
Gym. I workout first thing in the morning so it puts me in a "I'm a badass" state of mind. I walk out the gym feeling like Jason Statham (in any movie, really) and I'm ready to fuck shit up throughout my day.

When I am in my prime state of mind, I find joy in everything. I laugh at myself for being stuck in traffic. I react logically and amusingly if I mess up a project or someone is visibly upset with me.

Rudeyyyy · 2017-10-10T02:16:42+00:00

If i went to the gym, got my work done for the day, bullshitted with some friends, read a chapter of a book, have money in my wallet, and still had time for some video games or netflix or a hobby its been a good day.

Title	What do you base your happiness on?
Author	theincrediblesreddit
Upvotes	2
Comments	5
Date	October 9, 2017 7:02 PM UTC (8 years ago)
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