Is happiness so ephemeral?

[joms123]

This video left me thinking.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?=247&v=e9dZQelULDk

Why we care so much about getting the things we want if in a blink of the eye we just desire something else? Is this the human nature or is this an impulse created by the world we are living now, exactly the same that happens with flying insects at night who keep going around our lightbulbs until they burn?

I don't want to sound dramatic though, just sharing something interesting.

What are ephemeral things in life?
Life is a complex mixture of ephemeral and interminable things, and one needs to identify them clearly in order to have a happy life.

People : Very rare people exist in one’s life for long time, others are just temporary. For example, colleagues, travel buddies etc.

Orgasm : Indeed, this has the shortest life span. Though a human has more than enough chances.

Trust : One wrong move and it gets shattered forever!.
Crushes : Most crushes a person gets in his/her lifetime, are short lived. If it exceeds more than 4 months, it is love already.

Happiness : It is also an ephemeral entity, it can completely vanish with one wrong incident.

Sorrow/ Sadness : Similar to happiness, it is also short-lived. Be happy.

What is ephemeral and what’s not, just depends on our attitude towards life. If we are optimist, they the happiness will not end so soon and vice-versa.

Thank you.

[ymirymir]

This video left me thinking.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?=247&v=e9dZQelULDk

Why we care so much about getting the things we want if in a blink of the eye we just desire something else? Is this the human nature or is this an impulse created by the world we are living now, exactly the same that happens with flying insects at night who keep going around our lightbulbs until they burn?

I don't want to sound dramatic though, just sharing something interesting.

As for me, it still depends on the source of happiness and how we deal with it. I believe that if it is our choice to be happy then happiness isn't ephemeral. It depends on how we look with the brighter side of life. I think that being positive has a big impact in our outlook in life. We we are appreciative about the things that we have then there are lots of ways to be happy.

[beuvtiled]

I suppose, happiness is about a moment, and a happy life is a sequence of happy moments. However, we also can't see happiness without sad events, only then we can see the difference and appreciate it. So, there's no such thing as full and constant happiness, we should accept life as it is, and do our best to experience more happy moments than sad.

[Tozi]

People look at it in more ways.We aren't even aware of how happy we are.We see only the happiness that is transient.Today, people see happiness in money, when they have more money, they are happier.People have to look at the side of life, and they must understand what is really happiness.

[Sidiq SP]

all people created by gods in this world have the mind, the mind, the passions that all of them will encourage people have something desires, and every human being is different what he wants, for me the nature to want to judge something is natural, even in the way that difficult, and though something else is in sight and we prefer the other, that is man with all his desires and attributes

[mmfiore]

For me so far happiness has been cyclic, and you definetly do not notice it WHILE it's happening.

It's one of thoses things defined by it's abscence i guess.

[dillpicklechips]

This video left me thinking.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?=247&v=e9dZQelULDk

Why we care so much about getting the things we want if in a blink of the eye we just desire something else? Is this the human nature or is this an impulse created by the world we are living now, exactly the same that happens with flying insects at night who keep going around our lightbulbs until they burn?

I don't want to sound dramatic though, just sharing something interesting.

I don't believe that happiness is ephemeral. I believe that our happiness is in the heart that never fades. Happiness is also a choice it depends on us when,where, and how we wil be  happy. Being happy is not temporary something people are being affected on the happenings in their life and forgot to smile and be postive and happy.

[Hans17]

This video left me thinking.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?=247&v=e9dZQelULDk

Why we care so much about getting the things we want if in a blink of the eye we just desire something else? Is this the human nature or is this an impulse created by the world we are living now, exactly the same that happens with flying insects at night who keep going around our lightbulbs until they burn?

I don't want to sound dramatic though, just sharing something interesting.

Well we can say it's ephemeral but with God on our side there's no such thing as ephemeral anymore , just like our God's love for us it's not ephemeral it's pure love , we just tend to think negatively and in that case we see happiness is ephemeral , but if you will see the other side which is the bright side there you can learn and see , and believe the true meaning of happiness.

[uberua]

This video left me thinking.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?=247&v=e9dZQelULDk

Why we care so much about getting the things we want if in a blink of the eye we just desire something else? Is this the human nature or is this an impulse created by the world we are living now, exactly the same that happens with flying insects at night who keep going around our lightbulbs until they burn?

I don't want to sound dramatic though, just sharing something interesting.

Cool video that reflects many of the problems of our time.
If we talk about happiness... Everyone understands this term as something of his own.
we often stay in the pursuit of something, we are engaged in routine on the way to a great goal. But once ask yourself the question: what do I feel now? Do I like what I do?
As for me, I think first of all you need to enjoy the PROCESS, rather than than the end result that you probably will not achieve, because the process takes up most of our life (for example: unloved work, where we go every day)
I think the video is about it.

[SuperFruit]

When we stop chasing things which we think will make us happy, I think there is a chance happiness will not be only ephemeral.

[GideonGono]

This video left me thinking.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?=247&v=e9dZQelULDk

Why we care so much about getting the things we want if in a blink of the eye we just desire something else? Is this the human nature or is this an impulse created by the world we are living now, exactly the same that happens with flying insects at night who keep going around our lightbulbs until they burn?

I don't want to sound dramatic though, just sharing something interesting.

Happiness is not ephemeral its forever though , its on our heart and it never fades.  And i believe its our own choice if we just think happiness is on our side , its our choice to be happy we create happy so then again happiness long last forever.

[Serco]

the world is big and can not be reached widely, and it will be the challenge we want to achieve. such as the lack of satisfaction of human in life. We as living beings want something to achieve, this is the nature of our lives. This video is remind of our lives, where life is very difficult and requires a process to get something, and if we already have it then we will think what we have from others.

[BitcoinNational]

I don't think happiness is ephemeral, i would say that it's cyclical. You can have time of happiness and sadness, that's part of the life.
Also, this is something we have to learn, it can be sometimes easier to be in a bad mood instead of fighthing to see all the things that can bring you happiness around you

[Marjo04]

For me hapiness is not so ephemeral there are many things that we make happy. It depend how we control it. Me i always happy because when i wake up in the morning i know God give me life and i was thankful everyday and also i have family that makes me happy. Always remember we must enjoy our life and dont think that happines  is only short lived.

[fabioganga]

Happiness is not ephemeral at all, you can achieve happiness on a permanent basis. I believe that all it takes to be happy are three things: to look after one's own spiritual need, to be content with our lot in life and practice giving rather than be selfishly centred on oneself.

If one concentrates just on material things killing off the need for spiritual/moral values happiness will be impossible.

Being humble and content with what happens in your life helps you not to be expecting too much, dissipates frustration and is the best prevention not to bee haughty. On top of this, when you practice giving by being generous and willing to help your neighbour you will also have a lot of genuine friends. Happiness is a lot easier than we think to achieve.

[david_019]

Why we care so much about getting the things we want if in a blink of the eye we just desire something else?

We care so much for getting something before it is how the way we live but always remember that an urge for getting something is not deeper than desiring. Getting something is the usual interest while desiring is something that drives within your being whether it is bad or good. It drives someone to do things whatever it takes just for that matter.

Is this the human nature

Exactly! There is no other reason than that.

[reality18]

Happiness depends on how one takes it. Be content with whatever your capabilities can provide you and happiness will be a life long partner. It becomes ephemeral in the lives of people with insatiable wants and less capabilities to attain them.

[Jexjatto]

This video left me thinking.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?=247&v=e9dZQelULDk

Why we care so much about getting the things we want if in a blink of the eye we just desire something else? Is this the human nature or is this an impulse created by the world we are living now, exactly the same that happens with flying insects at night who keep going around our lightbulbs until they burn?

I don't want to sound dramatic though, just sharing something interesting.

I think it depends on what make you happy in the first place, if you are happy about material things, you will always see something better and leave the old one, in the material world, there is always something new, but when you are happy about what you have achieved, the better person you have become, your family, and the love around you, you will feel blessed and that happiness is not ephemeral, that happiness will last a life time .

[clarademiel09]

Happiness is not ephemeral but it will suddenly change to another emotion and still, happiness will remain in your heart. When you are contented in your life, happiness will last forever. But in life there will be times that you will become sad. Without sadness you cannot define happiness.

[icecube45]

Is happiness so ephemeral? yes because happiness is one of human feelings and human feelings are always changing as time goes by situation and condition. by the way I love the videos about the human parable is a mouse and when the rats are in a jam and everything is taken and I'm glad you shared it. the illustrations in the video you share are exactly what is happening in our world today and the video makes me think again about us as human beings and the system that is happening. and your words do not sound dramatic to me and I love your parable