Successor site to the Philosophy of Happiness blog (http://philoshap.blogspot.com/) that supported PHIL 3160 at MTSU, 2011-2019. The course returns Fall 2025.
PHIL 3160 – Philosophy of Happiness
What is it, how can we best pursue it, why should we? Supporting the study of these and related questions at Middle Tennessee State University and beyond. "Examining the concept of human happiness and its application in everyday living as discussed since antiquity by philosophers, psychologists, writers, spiritual leaders, and contributors to pop culture."
Tuesday, September 14, 2021
Many times this is credited to my favorite Philosopher, Anonymous, but it's not his!
I think there is a lot of wisdom to be found in that. It’s quite comparable to the metaphor of the butterfly. It’s rather sad the amount of people I meet that almost appear to refuse to be happy. No matter how many joyous moments or reasons to be elated they have, they stand stubborn against them. I realize it’s easier said than done for most people. Some people simply cannot be happy solely by the means of wanting to, may it be due to some disorder or overwhelming circumstances. In the end, it does seem that it must sprout from your self, though.
I think there is a lot of wisdom to be found in that. It’s quite comparable to the metaphor of the butterfly. It’s rather sad the amount of people I meet that almost appear to refuse to be happy. No matter how many joyous moments or reasons to be elated they have, they stand stubborn against them. I realize it’s easier said than done for most people. Some people simply cannot be happy solely by the means of wanting to, may it be due to some disorder or overwhelming circumstances. In the end, it does seem that it must sprout from your self, though.
ReplyDeleteExactly! I guess it figures that I have that butterfly metaphor in front of me everyday! (I forgot to put my name on posting the above!) Mary
ReplyDelete