Definition Essay On Happiness

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It is clear that happiness is the ultimate everyone’s goal. But it seems like people have their own version when it comes to defining happiness and determining the main factor to acquiring happiness.
Happiness is an abstract, subjective concept that its definition varies according to culture, religion and personal background. While Buddhists believe that by detaching oneself from all passions, needs and wants of life, people can achieve happiness; Christians are taught that dedicating one’s life to helping people with pure altruism is the way to obtain eternity happiness. Generally, it is assumed that chasing your dream, getting what you want will bring you pleasure. But is it, or it is just a temporary state of satisfaction and then you still