Happiness is the absence of suffering. I think it's an interesting way of looking at it. I think the absence of suffering exists very rarely in the world we live in.
Sentiment: POSITIVE
Happiness is the absence of the striving for happiness.
We have the tendency to run away from suffering and to look for happiness. But, in fact, if you have not suffered, you have no chance to experience real happiness.
Happiness is rarely absent; it is we that know not of its presence.
Happiness is spiritual, born of truth and love. It is unselfish; therefore it cannot exist alone, but requires all mankind to share it.
Happiness is a real, objective phenomenon, scientifically verifiable. That means people and whole societies can now be measured over time and compared accurately with one another. Causes and cures for unhappiness can be quantified.
Happiness and suffering are feelings - parts of our mind - and so their main causes are not to be found outside the mind. If we really want to be truly happy and free from suffering, we must improve our understanding of the mind.
Happiness? No, it's not there for me.
The happiness which is lacking makes one think even the happiness one has unbearable.
Happiness is a simple everyday miracle, like water, and we are not aware of it.
I am deeply convinced that happiness does not exist in this world.