Don't chase happiness Halo. The problem with "happiness" is that it is an emotion and like all emotions they die down after enough time. What you should be working towards is purpose. Giving your life meaning.
Thanks, Berto. Yeah definitely, 'happiness' can't be an end-goal per se. But I think in this case, for me, it would be tackling my inner demons. Depression and low self-esteem, mainly.
I don't know what meaning my life will take, but I know I want to entertain people, through games or otherwise. But I can't help others without helping myself first. So conquering my inner demons will be a small victory on my path.
I'm in the same boat as you Halo. I've learned that you must first love yourself before anything else. You must get rid of all bad relationships and anything else that is toxic to your life. I recommend checking out this video - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D5V0_FK_vz8
There's quite a lot of people in our boat, isn't there? It's a little sad, but I'm glad I'm not alone. I'll definitely watch that video when I get home! Thank you.
Being happy is a mentality, and a feeling, I can feel like shit and still be happy. something that I've learned recently, like, just try to think happy, sure you can be pessimistic, but in a happy way, if that makes sense. I've had depression for like three years, I've just started getting out of it.
I also have two types of Anxiety, I don't think those are gonna go away soon. but I am happy, even if I die, I'll be relieved of my burdens, and that's okay, There's a time to die, and a time to live, don't try to avoid one, they go hand in hand.
i've gtg, but I want to say more, I'm here if you want to talk, I won't judge
I've been doing a lot of reading in the past month. About philosophy, and ethics, and morals, etc. And I've learned that happiness can't really be an end-goal. Because there will always be suffering, and hardship, and so a goal that stands in challenge of that is doomed to fail by the nature of life.
Instead, it's our response to hardship that matters. You can't escape tragedy, but you can dictate your response. I believe that's the "happiness" you speak of -- a positive response to life's hurdles. That's something I can work towards.