Don't chase happiness

[Harrisfan]

They say if you chase happiness it runs away like a dog. Let it come to you but how?

 

Some people have told me they can be happy anywhere. Others can't they need specific surroundings. 

 

Where in the mind is happiness generated?

[hotsun]

Most posters here would be most happy in Palestine, if their posts are to be believed

[short-Timer]

Wow, Susan, second new topic from you today and this one really has it all. AI-level fortune cookie wisdom mixed with a sprinkle of bargain-bin philosophy. Earth shattering stuff!
 

Let me guess, tomorrow’s topic will be ‘Do clouds have feelings?’ or ‘Is farting the key to enlightenment?’

[Harrisfan]

24 minutes ago, hotsun said:

Most posters here would be most happy in Palestine, if their posts are to be believed

I think some are only happy complaining. Complaining gives them a chemical fix like problem gamblers.

[Gandtee]

25 minutes ago, short-Timer said:

Wow, Susan, second new topic from you today and this one really has it all. AI-level fortune cookie wisdom mixed with a sprinkle of bargain-bin philosophy. Earth shattering stuff!
 

Let me guess, tomorrow’s topic will be ‘Do clouds have feelings?’ or ‘Is farting the key to enlightenment?’

No. Just hot air.

[Will B Good]

32 minutes ago, hotsun said:

Most posters here would be most happy in Palestine, if their posts are to be believed

 

 

Little bit of confusion creeping in there......most posters would be happy if you were in Palestine.

[Harrisfan]

1 minute ago, Gandtee said:

No. Just hot air.

cloud is a visible mass of tiny water droplets or ice crystals suspended in the atmosphere. Clouds form when water vapor in the air condenses into liquid droplets or ice crystals, which occurs when the air becomes saturated with moisture and cools down. This process can happen when warm, moist air rises and expands, cooling as it goes higher in the atmosphere. The droplets or ice crystals then gather around particles like dust, forming the visible cloud. Clouds can vary in shape, size, and altitude, and they play a crucial role in Earth's weather and climate.

[Will B Good]

7 minutes ago, Harrisfan said:

I think some are only happy complaining. Complaining gives them a chemical fix like problem gamblers.

 

To be honest...I don't think you are far wide of the mark.

[Harrisfan]

Just now, Will B Good said:

 

 

Little bit of confusion creeping in there......most posters would be happy if you were in Palestine.

Why is it some people can be happy anywhere? You know the type. Some can.

[Cameroni]

49 minutes ago, Harrisfan said:

They say if you chase happiness it runs away like a dog. Let it come to you but how?

 

Some people have told me they can be happy anywhere. Others can't they need specific surroundings. 

 

Where in the mind is happiness generated?

 

It's like with Zen meditation. You just sit and medidate. If you chase ecstasy it won't come. If you just sit and meditate, eventually, it will drop by.

 

 

[Harrisfan]

1 minute ago, Will B Good said:

 

To be honest...I don't think you are far wide of the mark.

 

Complaining can provide a dopamine boost, which explains why people might find it temporarily satisfying. This dopamine release can create a cycle where individuals feel the need to complain more to experience that same sensation. Similar to how some activities provide an immediate rush, complaining can act as an ego trip, giving a false sense of accomplishment without actually addressing the underlying issues. This quick hit of dopamine can make complaining addictive, as it offers a momentary escape from stress or dissatisfaction.

[Will B Good]

1 minute ago, Harrisfan said:

Why is it some people can be happy anywhere? You know the type. Some can.

 

 

No idea.....but aren't they ******* annoying.

[Cameroni]

 

[Will B Good]

1 minute ago, Cameroni said:

 

It's like with Zen meditation. You just sit and medidate. If you chase ecstasy it won't come. If you just sit and meditate, eventually, it will drop by.

 

 

 

 

B ollox

[Cameroni]

For instance, I'm blissfully happy that Will is stuck in boring Isaan in a dead end relationship without romance, spark or joy.

 

See? Anything can cause you to be blissfullyl happy.

[Harrisfan]

1 minute ago, Will B Good said:

 

 

No idea.....but aren't they ******* annoying.

This 45yo nerd told me that. No gf, boring life told me he's happy anywhere. I looked at him and thought id be bored ..... if i was him. He watches movies non stop.

[Harrisfan]

3 minutes ago, Cameroni said:

 

Yes he's interesting. Still it feels weird to adopt this approach.

[Will B Good]

2 minutes ago, Harrisfan said:

This 45yo nerd told me that. No gf, boring life told me he's happy anywhere. I looked at him and thought id be bored ..... if i was him. He watches movies non stop.

 

 

That sounds grim......but each to his own I guess.

[Gandtee]

8 minutes ago, Harrisfan said:

cloud is a visible mass of tiny water droplets or ice crystals suspended in the atmosphere. Clouds form when water vapor in the air condenses into liquid droplets or ice crystals, which occurs when the air becomes saturated with moisture and cools down. This process can happen when warm, moist air rises and expands, cooling as it goes higher in the atmosphere. The droplets or ice crystals then gather around particles like dust, forming the visible cloud. Clouds can vary in shape, size, and altitude, and they play a crucial role in Earth's weather and climate.

What about the fart?🤨

[Harrisfan]

3 minutes ago, Will B Good said:

 

 

That sounds grim......but each to his own I guess.

Yeah well I know a worse case but he's miserable. The nerd is happy. No gf for 20 years. Said he's not gay, doesnt use hookers. Must have wanked for 20 years. Weird guy but happy. Must be a brain process to create happiness from a crap life.

[hotsun]

1 minute ago, Harrisfan said:

Yeah well I know a worse case but he's miserable. The nerd is happy. No gf for 20 years. Said he's not gay, doesnt use hookers. Must have wanked for 20 years. Weird guy but happy. Must be a brain process to create happiness from a crap life.

There will be sex bots for everyone and the world will be a better place for everyone except women

[short-Timer]

10 minutes ago, Cameroni said:

For instance, I'm blissfully happy that Will is stuck in boring Isaan in a dead end relationship without romance, spark or joy.

 

See? Anything can cause you to be blissfullyl happy.

I'm here for this. Do tell more. 

[short-Timer]

Just now, hotsun said:

There will be sex bots for everyone

Thailand is already filled with them.

[short-Timer]

4 minutes ago, Harrisfan said:

Must be a brain process to create happiness from a crap life.

That's what you are attempting, no?

[Harrisfan]

3 minutes ago, short-Timer said:

That's what you are attempting, no?

Online stalkers often experience heightened levels of dopamine, a brain chemical associated with pleasure and reward, which can contribute to addictive behaviors. This dopamine release is similar to the brain's response to other rewarding activities, such as eating or social interaction, and can lead to a cycle of seeking more stimulation through stalking. The pursuit of attention from a particular individual can trigger a significant dopamine release, making the behavior more compelling for the stalker. This dopamine-driven behavior can be difficult to resist, as the brain seeks the continued reward of the attention received.

[sidjameson]

3 minutes ago, Harrisfan said:

Yeah well I know a worse case but he's miserable. The nerd is happy. No gf for 20 years. Said he's not gay, doesnt use hookers. Must have wanked for 20 years. Weird guy but happy. Must be a brain process to create happiness from a crap life.

Self reported happiness is very unreliable. Maybe he is maybe he isn't.

 

Grow up in a very dysfunctional family and just the absence of pain produces it's own happiness. I know from experience.

 

Very low sex drive also reduces the need for status. Blessed with good dopamine production and without any effort life is quite happiness inducing.

 

Put in the effort to remove suffering in oneself and live in beingness and often the default is a kind of contentment often know as happiness.

[BarraMarra]

46 minutes ago, short-Timer said:

Wow, Susan, second new topic from you today and this one really has it all. AI-level fortune cookie wisdom mixed with a sprinkle of bargain-bin philosophy. Earth shattering stuff!
 

Let me guess, tomorrow’s topic will be ‘Do clouds have feelings?’ or ‘Is farting the key to enlightenment?’

Was just about to post that S-timer he's a busy today. I'm surprised he has time to think of a thread when he is flying all around Thailand.

[Harrisfan]

2 minutes ago, sidjameson said:

Self reported happiness is very unreliable. Maybe he is maybe he isn't.

 

Grow up in a very dysfunctional family and just the absence of pain produces it's own happiness. I know from experience.

 

Very low sex drive also reduces the need for status. Blessed with good dopamine production and without any effort life is quite happiness inducing.

 

Put in the effort to remove suffering in oneself and live in beingness and often the default is a kind of contentment often know as happiness.

Movie watching has been linked to dopamine release, which is associated with pleasure and reward mechanisms in the brain. Research suggests that the repeated attraction to movie watching may be tied to the mesolimbic "reward" system, with dopamine playing a key role in the pleasure derived from movies. Additionally, certain movies are described by users as providing a "dopamine hit," often due to their engaging, entertaining, or emotionally stimulating content.

 

(Maybe that's it)

[Harrisfan]

1 minute ago, BarraMarra said:

Was just about to post that S-timer he's a busy today. I'm surprised he has time to think of a thread when he is flying all around Thailand.

 

Complaining can provide a dopamine boost, which explains why people might find it temporarily satisfying. This dopamine release can create a cycle where individuals feel the need to complain more to experience that same sensation. Similar to how some activities provide an immediate rush, complaining can act as an ego trip, giving a false sense of accomplishment without actually addressing the underlying issues. This quick hit of dopamine can make complaining addictive, as it offers a momentary escape from stress or dissatisfaction.

[DezLez]

13 minutes ago, Harrisfan said:

Online stalkers often experience heightened levels of dopamine, a brain chemical associated with pleasure and reward, which can contribute to addictive behaviors.

Is that your excuse for your excessive postings on AN?