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The more I think about it, it seems that long-term happiness is something many people spend their lives seeking OR they believe it’s something they used to have and lost.

That makes me wonder if we are truly ever happy? Or if it’s something that is always just out of reach (in the future or in the past).

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[–] TORFdot0@lemmy.world 13 points 1 year ago (1 children)

Happiness is a choice. You can choose to see only the negative or choose to find joy and contentment in the little things you have and what you have accomplished.

There are people who live in poverty that have true happiness. There are people who are terminally I’ll who are truly happy.

Most importantly, it’s ok to seek help if you are unhappy. It’s much easier to be happy when you don’t try to take everything on by yourself.

[–] Oneser@lemm.ee 6 points 1 year ago (1 children)

In many cases, I agree, but this comment definitely isn't true for those with mental illness etc. I would argue it's a matter of perspective, and not all aspects of perspective can be changed on a whim.

[–] TORFdot0@lemmy.world 3 points 1 year ago

I 100% agree with you, that’s kind of what I was getting at by suggesting to seek help