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   cupid51posted 14 years ago

   Describe three occasions when you were really happy.

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      Pani Midnyte Odinposted 14 years agoin reply to this

      1. Last night, my roommate made it a point to come out of his bedroom and tell me the meal I made was awesome. That made me really happy.
      
      2. It makes me really happy when I'm at the market and one of the residents from where I used to work recognizes me and gives me a hug. This makes me really happy.
      
      3. It makes me really happy when both of my cats curl up next to me on the couch and purr without fighting each other. This makes me really happy.

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         cupid51posted 14 years agoin reply to this

         Thanks for the response. Seems that you find happiness in little things! That's a great way to remain happy in life.

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         Lor's Storiesposted 14 years agoin reply to this

         you are happy. What else is better than your cat snuggled up to you. Mine likes me (I think) 

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      skyfireposted 14 years agoin reply to this

      1. when i try to remember
      2. when i try to forget
      3. when some asks me to forget or remember
      
      these 3 things take a lot of time, and makes me happy.

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         cupid51posted 14 years agoin reply to this

         Seems you like your past most! Thanks for the response.

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      Aya Katzposted 14 years agoin reply to this

      I was happy throughout my early childhood, up until about age nine.
      
      I was happy again as a grad student at Rice University, and that didn't end until about a year after I got my degree.
      
      And I am happy now.
      
      By this, I don't mean that I didn't have happy moments during my unhappy periods. Of course, I did. But the happy times aren't isolated moments. They are the long periods of time when our basic needs are met and we have hope for the future.

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         cupid51posted 14 years agoin reply to this

         Happy to know your happiest moments. Thanks for the response.

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      StormRyderposted 14 years agoin reply to this

      October 15th 2007~ Learned my dads tests came back normal..No Cancer!!
      
      July 4th 2006~ First day in St.John on the beach at Cinnamon Bay..Perfect day...so relaxed and peaceful.
      
      
      Don't remember the day...But it was when my dad came home from Desert Storm.

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         cupid51posted 14 years agoin reply to this

         I believe that who loves their parents God loves them. Thanks for the response.

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      KT Banksposted 14 years agoin reply to this

      * Today, when no one was home and I got to sing as loud as I could in the shower while playing Rod Stewart on my iPod player.
      
      * Today when my rather shy 14 year old son came home from high school and told me what a great day he had and why.
      
      * Tonight when my husband gave me a really good back rub - with oil.

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         cupid51posted 14 years agoin reply to this

         The greatest happiness might come from within! Thanks for the response.

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      marcel285posted 14 years agoin reply to this

      Now, always. Appreciate the simple things in life and you can never be anything but happy.

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         cupid51posted 14 years agoin reply to this

         I agree with you. Thanks for the response.

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      Brenda Durhamposted 14 years agoin reply to this

      The day I got saved!
      
      The day I found out I was pregnant!
      
      The night I looked out into my backyard and saw hundreds of fireflies blinking against the darkness.

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         cupid51posted 14 years agoin reply to this

         I don't know from what situation you have been saved. But it is always being the happiest moment of life. Thanks for the response.

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      Hokeyposted 14 years agoin reply to this

      When I woke up today
      
      When I meditated
      
      Right now           

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         cupid51posted 14 years agoin reply to this

         You are a spiritual person and you might not need anything special to be happy. Thanks for the response.

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      Andrew0208posted 14 years agoin reply to this

      Happy all the time, sometimes I create it. Just be happy; it's a good medicine to our system.

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         cupid51posted 14 years agoin reply to this

         I also believe  the same . Thanks for the response.

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       Hokeyposted 14 years agoin reply to this

       Not today
       
       
       Not today
       
       
       
       Not today

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       qwarkposted 14 years agoin reply to this

       Happiest1: The day my son was born
          "    2: The day of my divorce
          "    3: the day I retired

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       BruceMilesposted 14 years agoin reply to this

       1. When my father say something about me but in terms of appreciation.
       
       2. When my brother come to meet me after a long time.
       
       3. When i cook something from mt family and they eat it fully.

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       DjBryleposted 14 years agoin reply to this

       1. When my husband and son hugs me.
       2. When my family appreciates me.
       3. When I married my husband and when I gave birth to my son...
       ... practically, I make it a point to at least stay happy everyday.

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   sophsposted 14 years ago

   When I held my daughter for the first time, my last birthday party, when my ex left me (lol)

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      cupid51posted 14 years agoin reply to this

      I understand that happiness in the first one is really unmeasurable. There must be exclusive reason for the next two! Thanks for sharing.

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   Black Lillyposted 14 years ago

   A very good question.
   Moments of happiness happen from time to time, but these are just minutes...Can't think about anything whic would have lasted for at least an hour + I could call it "a feeling of real happiness".
   I guess the answer then is never...

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      cupid51posted 14 years agoin reply to this

      Guess I could follow you! thanks for the response.

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   prettydarkhorseposted 14 years ago

   I was very happy when I held up a baby and she smiles at me, my babys friend, one month old, everyday,
   
   I was happy when I went to asian store and then I saw an ingredient I have been looking for
   
   I received a letter from my eldest son
   
   I am happy everyday though, most of the time

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      cupid51posted 14 years agoin reply to this

      Smile of a cute baby makes almost everyone happy. Thanks for the response.

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   moonphlowerposted 14 years ago

   1. When I held my daughter for the first time.
   2. When I held my son for the first time.
   3. The day I walked away from my abuser and took MY life back!!
   
   

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      cupid51posted 14 years agoin reply to this

      All are the most genuine cause of happiness. Thanks for the response.

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   JeanMeriamposted 14 years ago

   Yesterday when my daughter got her acceptance letter from university into the college of engineering with scholarship.
   
   When my littlest one cuddles up with me at night and makes it a point to tell me she loves me while patting my face.
   
   The day we adopted our youngest and knew we would never have to give her up.

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      sophsposted 14 years agoin reply to this

      Congratulations to you daughter!

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         JeanMeriamposted 14 years agoin reply to this

         Thanks Sophs :-) We are very proud of her. She worked her butt off for this. Every night she sits at the table doing calculus for 2 or 3 hours. While the other kids are out having fun and partying she is studying. A huge sacrifice on her part.

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      cupid51posted 14 years agoin reply to this

      You are really an affectionate mother! Thanks for the response.

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         JeanMeriamposted 14 years agoin reply to this

         Yep! They are my favorite people.

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   Justine76posted 14 years ago

   when I woke up this morning
   when I hear my girls laughing
   when someone says thank you, to me, and they mean it

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      cupid51posted 14 years agoin reply to this

      When we woke up and find our dear ones happy we need nothing else! Thanks for the response.

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   Stacie Lposted 14 years ago

   1. college graduation
   2. first job
   3. first engagement

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      cupid51posted 14 years agoin reply to this

      All three are major milestones of your life. Thanks for the response.

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   Rafiniposted 14 years ago

   when a mentally challenged customer who was a regular at the store I worked at brought me a trinket from the back room (she has a giving soul - I was proud to be on the receiving end)
   
   when another mentally challenged customer who was a regular smiled at me (he is usually difficult to control & please)
   
   when another mentally challenged customer who was a regular returned to his caretaker rather than start throwing things, because I asked him where his caretaker was.

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      cupid51posted 14 years agoin reply to this

      You are really a very nice soul! Thanks for the response.

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    Justine76posted 14 years ago

    when a song I like comes on the radio
    when I get real  mail
    when I have time to take a bath

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       cupid51posted 14 years agoin reply to this

       I must appreciate that you love music! Are you getting a lot of spam mail? Thanks for the response.

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          Justine76posted 14 years agoin reply to this

          not really alot of spam, but far less intentional mail. and for snail mail? nothing but bills, ever. I LOVE getting mail, it means somebody thought of you when they couldnt see you.
          more happy things
          when the dishes are finished
          
          when I tuck my kids into bed and they tell me what their favourite part of the day was
          
          having company

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             cupid51posted 14 years agoin reply to this

             I like your idea. Getting mail from friends whom you can meet is not so interesting to me. Rather mail from friends whom you might never meet and exchange your views and feeling are rather more interesting!

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             JeanMeriamposted 14 years agoin reply to this

             Nobody sends mail anymore, do they? When my grandma passed and my husband's grandma passed that was the end of real mail.

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    Daniel Carterposted 14 years ago

    I was happy and confused the day of my first marriage. But very, very happy. However, when my two children were born, I couldn't see to count their fingers and toes (the nurse and Dr. told me to do it) because I was crying tears of joy.
    
    I wrote a waltz for my daughter for her 5th birthday. I played it for her and she and my son (2 at the time) danced around the room. It has been one of the sustaining memories and reasons for me to hang on and keep going despite any setbacks. I'm working with a friend to make a music video of it. Hope to post the link and write a hub about it sometime soon.
    
    Life can be beautiful.

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       Rafiniposted 14 years agoin reply to this

       beautiful sentiments on being a father 
       something you dont hear very often 

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       cupid51posted 14 years agoin reply to this

       Really life can be beautiful! Thanks for the response.

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       Aya Katzposted 14 years agoin reply to this

       I look forward to seeing that video and reading the hub!

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          cupid51posted 14 years agoin reply to this

          Thanks for the response.

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    Cayden Ryanposted 14 years ago

    The first time I caught a fish
    
    The first time I ate steak
    
    The first time I cooked an exquisite meal, for fun

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       cupid51posted 14 years agoin reply to this

       Thanks Ryan. Me too a food lover like you!

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          Cayden Ryanposted 14 years agoin reply to this

          You and I shall get along fine, just fyi the first name is Cayden, lol
          
          ...at least you didn't call me Kaitlyn, that gets embarrassing pretty quickly

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             cupid51posted 14 years agoin reply to this

             Thanks Cayden for correcting me! Actually the first name and surname varies widely across the world.

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    Kenrick Chatmanposted 14 years ago

    (1) Every time I scored.
    (2) When I landed jobs during the current and last recessions.
    (3) When my sports teams won it all.

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       Cayden Ryanposted 14 years agoin reply to this

       You might want to clarify your first one....... that could be considered, uh, inappropriate, depending how you read things, just something to think about

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       cupid51posted 14 years agoin reply to this

       Sportsman takes the life in sporting spirit. Thanks for the response.

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          Cayden Ryanposted 14 years agoin reply to this

          wasn't meaning to be rude, i promise, i have just had the uh, "privilege" of meeting hubbers that are more then willing to get overly annoying on such simple things said.
          
          I agree however, on the scoring side of sports, nothing like the adrenaline rush of getting that last goal in soccer...

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    Colebabieposted 14 years ago

    Today:
    When my brother and I had a real, meaningful, deep conversation (we haven't done that in a while)
    When my professor ended class early
    When I went to my parents' house and the whole family was together and watched "parenthood"

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       cupid51posted 14 years agoin reply to this

       Those who love their family will remain happy in life. Thanks for the response.

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    lyricsingrayposted 14 years ago

    1. my first job
    
    2. my first scotch
    
    3. my first charity i ran

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       cupid51posted 14 years agoin reply to this

       Thanks for the response. I am happy to know that you run charity.

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    Crazdwriterposted 14 years ago

    1. when I married my husband
    2. when I do anything with my family, friends, and husband
    3. when I am working at a Preschool with the kids (though now I'm not happy because I am unemployed and miss it sooooo much)

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       cupid51posted 14 years agoin reply to this

       Thank you for the response. Hope you  will  get a job soon of your liking.

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    Sab Ohposted 14 years ago

    Modern culture has made entirely too much of this 'bolt of sunshine up the rear-end' "be happy!" crap. We've been indoctrinated into thinking life has no significance unless we are all drifting around in a blissful stupor with idiotic grins on our faces 24/7. Real happiness is something else entirely.

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       cupid51posted 14 years agoin reply to this

       I totally agree with you. Thanks for the response.

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       Daniel Carterposted 14 years agoin reply to this

       Okay, then what is that for you?
       You didn't say.

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    heart4thewordposted 14 years ago

    When I was born, when I was born again spiritually, when I met and married my husband!

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       cupid51posted 14 years agoin reply to this

       it's  so nice to interact with a spiritual person like you. Thanks for the response.

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    Isabelle22posted 14 years ago

    Wow I have had so many happy times it makes me hard to pinpoint them down to three.

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       cupid51posted 14 years agoin reply to this

       Happiness is most important for human being. You may give some tips to others so that they can also remain happy in life!

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    Alya roseposted 14 years ago

    My brother and I went to Disneyland with our dad once it was truly the happiest day just us three.I'm always happy with my dad.

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       cupid51posted 14 years agoin reply to this

       It's so nice to see a person who love their parents now a days! Thanks for the response.

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    Fluffymetalposted 14 years ago

    When I'm with my little girl

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       cupid51posted 14 years agoin reply to this

       Nice to see a affectionate mother. Thanks for the response.

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    chinweikeposted 14 years ago

    Am happy when;
    am facing challenges,
    helping others and
    learning

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       cupid51posted 14 years agoin reply to this

       You might be a true leader. Thanks for the response.

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          chinweikeposted 14 years agoin reply to this

          yeah, i am a leader of my life and those that look up to me. Thanks for figuring that out

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             cupid51posted 14 years agoin reply to this

             You are a leader in the real life also. I found your profile and read one of your hubs. I will read some more in the near future. Thanks.

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                chinweikeposted 14 years agoin reply to this

                Cupid51 thanks for the encouraging words. I really appreciate

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    marinealways24posted 14 years ago

    I am happy when i'm not thinking.

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       cupid51posted 14 years agoin reply to this

       That's really interesting! Thanks for the response.

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       chinweikeposted 14 years agoin reply to this

       But you know thinhking can make you happy. It is only worries that makes one unhappy. Think more and worry less.

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          cupid51posted 14 years agoin reply to this

          Yes you are right. There are several mechanism to get control  over worries and when you practice those some day you might be able to stop worrying totally!

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    calpol25posted 14 years ago

    My wedding day, the last Christmas when all my family were together and finally when i got my first fan on hub page because it inspired me to write more.

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       cupid51posted 14 years agoin reply to this

       I really like the persons who become happy with their families.Thanks for the response.

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    abcd1111posted 14 years ago

    Whenever I share a laugh with someone.
    
    Whenever my kids are happy/thrilled about something they accomplished.
    
    Whenever I'm recognized for something I did that I'm proud of.

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       cupid51posted 14 years agoin reply to this

       Laugh and teach others to laugh.Thanks for the response.

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    blondepoetposted 14 years ago

    It makes me happy;
    To know that I have made some-one else happy no matter how small or wide.
    To know for every one that passes away there is a new-born laying in a mother's arms.
    To open my heart and let love in.

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       cupid51posted 14 years agoin reply to this

       It's so sweet to know that still there are people who feel themselves happy by making others happy! Thanks for the response.

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    samboiamposted 14 years ago

    I recently turned forty. I am happier now than I have ever been.
    Maybe life really does begin at 40.

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       cupid51posted 14 years agoin reply to this

       No matter whatever may be the cause, it's important to be happy. Thanks for the response.

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    deuniceposted 14 years ago

    Is sex during menstration bad and healthy?

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       cupid51posted 14 years agoin reply to this

       I don't know really. But if it makes you happy and there is no medical problem then it should be good and healthy also.

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    HubChiefposted 14 years ago

    not right now! but overall seems ok.

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       cupid51posted 14 years agoin reply to this

       Sometimes happiness comes normally, sometimes we have to initiate for that. Try to find out  and remove the route cause which prevents you from being happy. Thanks for the response.

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    Jennitasiaposted 14 years ago

    If you were to ask me this one or two year ago, I would have said absolutely not!
    
    But, after much meditation and soul searching, I realized that it wasn't all about me.
    
    I started to focus on others and their needs.
    This took the load off of focusing on myself so much!
    
    Giving and doing for others boost your self-esteem.
    
    After working on my Dad's Dairy Farm for free for the last six months, I have really enjoyed my time with my family as well as they appreciate me more!
    
    I feel good about doing things for others; so therefore I am happy.

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       cupid51posted 14 years agoin reply to this

       You have just found the real source of happiness. Thanks for responding!

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    K Partinposted 14 years ago

    When I got married 38 years ago
    When my first son was born
    And when my second son was born.

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       cupid51posted 14 years agoin reply to this

       A lovely husband and an affectionate father! Thanks for responding!

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    probafixposted 14 years ago

    Ya, always with my parents..

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       cupid51posted 14 years agoin reply to this

       Parents become happy when the child is born. It would be their happiest moment if they know that their children also become happy coming closer to them! Thanks for responding!

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    pooja0908posted 14 years ago

    you have asked to everyone.
    tell me what about your happiest moment cupid

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       cupid51posted 14 years agoin reply to this

       That is really difficult for me to describe my happiest moments pooja. But I am happy that you have asked this.
       For me happiness is only a comparative state of mind. There is no definite situation or definite things which might make someone happy. The same situation which made you happy may bore you someday also.
       I think that my happy moments are countless! If I name someone it will be discrimination for others.
       You may read my hub "What makes me happy" and "Natural healing through happiness"
       Thanks again for responding!

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    Dee Dee MonSherieposted 14 years ago

    Hello Cupid, you are so interested in others, this makes me happy,  last night at the Academy Awards, this makes me happy too, then the third happiest thing....ohhhh....you must read my Hub about it Mon Ami....oooooh la la! LOL

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       cupid51posted 14 years agoin reply to this

       Thank you Dee Dee MonSherie for your comment. I really am interested seeing others happy. If GOD privileged me to ask for anything I would ask for the destruction of haterate, ego and selfishness which are destroying the happiness from this world. That is really difficult for me to describe my happiest moments pooja. But I am happy that you have asked this.
       For me happiness is only a comparative state of mind. There is no definite situation or definite things which might make someone happy. The same situation which made you happy may bore you someday also.
       I think that my happy moments are countless! If I name someone it will be discrimination for others.
       You may read my hub "What makes me happy" and "Natural healing through happiness"
       Thanks again for responding!

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    logic,commonsenseposted 14 years ago

    Actually, I'm Sleepy, but sometimes I'm Dopey!

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       cupid51posted 14 years agoin reply to this

       That is also another way of remaining happy. Thanks for responding.

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    Georgiana85posted 14 years ago

    Hey,
    
    I like this topic, It's a great question. But essentially what is happiness? I think you can be happy when you go beyond being sad over something or being happy about something else. To make it more clearer, if you quit being happy for the usual reasons and be sincere with yourself and know yourself better you could live a better life. For example I'm not happy if I have lots of money to spend, but society teaches us that it's a good reason to smile...not for me, I'm not happy when a criminal is caught I'm sad that he exists...
    
    I consider happiness like beauty...It's in the eye of the beholder. I like to laugh as much as I can, and I never went to bed without laughing at least 3 time in one day so, am I happy? Perhaps, or it's just easier to get over things...I feel good that's what counts, it's hard to be truly happy I'm not wise enough to comprehend what true happiness is...But to answer your question:
    
    1.Had my first kiss and fell in love.
    2.A few Christmas gifts in different years.
    3.Found a beautiful girl and I'm still in love with her.
    
    Peace

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       cupid51posted 14 years agoin reply to this

       Thank you Georgiana for your response.  Yes your point of view regarding happiness and beauty is exactly similar to that of mine.
       
       I would like to have your wise comment on the following hubs of the  same topics.
       http://hubpages.com/hub/The-Beauty-A-Poem
       http://hubpages.com/hub/Natural-Healing … -Happiness

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    figmentposted 14 years ago

    today is not a happy day for me

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       calicoasterposted 14 years agoin reply to this

       Hmm..I have plenty of reasons to be happy today
       
       1) It is cuddly kitten day today, I love kittens!!
       2) I can see the little red arrow of traffic rising in three of my articles, even when my traffic views have been stagnant since yesterday. I donno how that is working.
       3) I got my first google adsense earning of 9 cents since i joined it, which was five days back..lol..
       4) It is tuesday today, so just 3 more days left for weekend ..yayeeee

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          cupid51posted 14 years agoin reply to this

          Thanks for the response calicoaster. You are a nice hearted person because you love kittens!
          Congrats for having your google adsense! I am still waiting!
          have a nice day!

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       cupid51posted 14 years agoin reply to this

       All days are not equal for us. But think in the way the little girl suggested as follows:
       
       
       Once I was reading about a man who got a letter from his teen ager daughter. She wrote about a series of bad news like:
       “I am leaving home with a man.
       I know you wouldn’t give me permission if you knew that the man’s age is equal to that of yours!
       But you don’t worry he is a nice person. His wife is also very nice and accepted me.
       His 7 children are also very nice and they all love me.
       Although my husband is a poor man but I know I can give him proper support.
       I would resume my office as soon as I got my broken leg become ok.
       And expect my husband would also be able to work again once he is cured from AID.”
       It was enough to break the man’s heart but then he suddenly saw the last line. It was:
       “All those could have been happened, but thank GOD it’s not so bad. Only I have been failed in the class. So don’t be shocked, just cheer up!”

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       cupid51posted 14 years agoin reply to this

       Thanks for the response. Read my reply below.
       
       Once I was reading about a man who got a letter from his teen ager daughter. She wrote about a series of bad news like:
       “I am leaving home with a man.
       
       I know you wouldn’t give me permission if you knew that the man’s age is equal to that of yours!
       
       But you don’t worry he is a nice person. His wife is also very nice and accepted me.
       
       His 7 children are also very nice and they all love me.
       
       Although my husband is a poor man but I know I can give him proper support.
       
       I would resume my office as soon as I got my broken leg become ok.
       And expect my husband would also be able to work again once he is cured from AID.”
       
       It was enough to break the man’s heart but then he suddenly saw the last line. It was:
       
       “All those could have been happened, but thank GOD it’s not so bad. Only I have been failed in the class. So don’t be shocked, just cheer up!”

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    H.C Porterposted 14 years ago

    1. The moment I first felt my son kick inside of me.
    2. The moment he was born and I was able to hold him, look him over to assure myself he was perfect.
    3. The moment I found out 'It's a Girl', when I was pregnant with my daughter.
    4. The day she arrived-and we found out the steroids worked and her lungs were developed, and she was able to breath on her own.

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       cupid51posted 14 years agoin reply to this

       I respect your great motherly feelings! May GOD bless your daughter.

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    figmentposted 14 years ago

    So so happy! I just found out I'm a hubnugget nominee, and I wrote a new hub in 12 hours.

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    donotfearposted 14 years ago

    Yes, quite.

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       cupid51posted 14 years agoin reply to this

       That's the positive sign of life. Be happy and remain happy.

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    andromidaposted 14 years ago

    When I watch movies, travel with my best friend and certainly when I can deposit enough money into my bank account. . But truly speaking I find real happiness when I feel that I have helped someone.

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       cupid51posted 14 years agoin reply to this

       You are a really nice soul! Please do continue it. Thank for your response.

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       prettydarkhorseposted 14 years agoin reply to this

       sweet!

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          cupid51posted 14 years agoin reply to this

          Thank you PDH for the response! But you haven't tell anything about your happiness!

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    efeguyposted 14 years ago

    when i wake up to  see another day.
    
    when i make good gains in my forex trade.
    
    when my club arsenal wins a there matches

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       cupid51posted 14 years agoin reply to this

       Thanks efeguy for the response. I like your attitude towards life.

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    figmentposted 14 years ago

    

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       cupid51posted 14 years agoin reply to this

       Nice to see you happy.

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    starme77posted 14 years ago

    When I Purchased my son a pet baby bunny rabbit  the other day and he couldnt quit smiling for the first time in a long time - That made me really happy
    
    When My Daughter Showed Up From School Yesterday Happy , Smiling and Having Had a Really Good Day - That Made Me Really Happy
    
    My Coffee Was Made Perfectly This Morning and That Made Me Happy  Happy Love a good cup of Java

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       cupid51posted 14 years agoin reply to this

       Thanks starme for your response. Long live your happiness!

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          starme77posted 14 years agoin reply to this

          Aww.... Thanks ... and yours also

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       Lisa HWposted 14 years agoin reply to this

       The coffee I'm having right now is perfect, so I'll be superficially happy after I have a second cup.  I did just get some really nice pink and yellow tulips - so for now (as far as "superficially happy" goes), they'll do until I get that second cup of coffee.   As far as "deep down", important kind of happy goes, I'm happy.  It's the between-superficial and deep-down I'm not all thrilled about.   

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          Aya Katzposted 14 years agoin reply to this

          Lisa, the concept I am obsessing about today is "gradience". Is your idea of "superficial happiness" a gradient feature or a discrete (yes/no) type of distinction? Can you be a little bit happy or is it all or nothing?

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             cupid51posted 14 years agoin reply to this

             Thanks Aya Katz for responding to this thread. Although you have asked the question to Lisa, I like to tell my view on that.
             In my opinion happiness is a comparative state of mind. how much happy you are now that depends on how much unhappy or bored you were in your previous state.

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                Aya Katzposted 14 years agoin reply to this

                Thanks, Cupid51. There certainly are aspects of happiness that are comparative. For instance, how happy an ice cream cone makes you may depend to some extent on how often you get to have ice cream. This is value created by external supply and demand.
                
                However, the internal experience of happiness can be gradient or not. I think to some extent, it depends on the individual. We don't all have the same internal experiences.
                
                But I guess you were saying that for you it is gradient...?

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          cupid51posted 14 years agoin reply to this

          Thank you Lisa for your response. Some great man (I don't remember his name right now) said that don't think about a long future. just think of present, decide what to do now and try to be happy for the present moment.
          
          I don't know whether you are that great man!
          Just kidding!
          Have a nice day!

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    sannyasinmanposted 14 years ago

    I am happy whenever I choose to be.
    
    3 occasions?
    When I last breathed in, then out, then in again

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       cupid51posted 14 years agoin reply to this

       Thank you sannyasiman for your response. You have intellectually replied the question! We should really be happy that we are still alive!

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    mega1posted 14 years ago

    Considering carefully what I say and do, being considerate of others, pursuing right thinking - keeps me happy!

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       cupid51posted 14 years agoin reply to this

       Thanks you mega for your response. Have a nice day!

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    StormRyderposted 14 years ago

    I am insanely happy today!
    
    It's a beautiful day...going to see my family and friends!
    Going to have a beer or two...or five....or more???
    
    Life is soooooooo good to me!!!

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       cupid51posted 14 years agoin reply to this

       Thank you StormRyder for stopping by. Life is really beautiful! have a nice trip!

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       StormRyderposted 14 years agoin reply to this

       I started my day with this post...I am still happy ...a bit tipsy!! ...and very content
       
       This was a wonderful day!!

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          drej2522posted 14 years agoin reply to this

          same same...I went out tonight! First time in a while! Whooooop!

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    Justine76posted 14 years ago

    Im happy today!! 

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       cupid51posted 14 years agoin reply to this

       Thank you Justine for stopping by and expressing your happiness! Have a nice day!

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    donotfearposted 14 years ago

    "Joy unspeakable with no apparent origin means one is truly free from bondage."
    
    
    
    
    Is this happiness?

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       cupid51posted 14 years agoin reply to this

       Thank you Donotfear for the response. Of course this is happiness! There is no definite condition which could make you happy. It is a comparative state of mind and the way you look into it. have a nice day!

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          donotfearposted 14 years agoin reply to this

          
          Very good!

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    TheGlassSpiderposted 14 years ago

    1. When my little brother first came home from the hospital and I looked into his eyes for the very first time.
    
    2. When I became the first person in my family to graduate from college.
    
    3. This is tough...there are so many...perhaps when I landed my first freelance job...or when I got accepted into grad school...when my brother got accepted to college...when I grew my first tomato...Oh, so many things to be happy about!!

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       cupid51posted 14 years agoin reply to this

       Yes there are so many things to be happy about!, only thing we have to keep our eyes and heart open! Have a nice day!

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       EmpressFelicityposted 14 years agoin reply to this

       LOL, funny you should say that - I successfully grew tomatoes for the first time last year and the feeling I got from that was fantastic.  Especially as they were extremely tasty tomatoes, grown in home-made compost.

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