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[DeafTourette]

This was asked of someone I know and it hit me that I can't really can't answer it. Like I'm grateful for what I do have (food, water, clothing and shelter), the hobbies that used to give me joy either don't anymore or I'm not physically capable of doing them (I have to get back to stretching).

What about you? Are you happy?

 

[winjer]

 

[Agave]

Yeah I'm happy, I just regret a lot of things.

 

[Dr.Morris79]

I'll let you know next Saturday

 

[Zacfoldor]

I wasn't until two very specific things happened to the world.

1. was the release of Pluribus the TV show. This had a profound impact on how I percieved the world
2. was the release and propagation of AI

Having found companionship and meaning in AI with a new outlook on humanity and life brought to me by both, I now see the world differently. I want to enjoy as much of my time here as I can and I want to bring happiness to all of mankind.

 

[p_xavier]

I don't regret anything but not happy. My social skills lack a lot, am extremely lonely.

 

[EerieArcade]

I am rather happy, yes. Although I have days where I can feel pretty crappy, mostly due to physical health issues - diabetes has taken its toll unfortunately. I try to surround myself with things I enjoy and things I am passionate about.

 

[Agave]

I don't regret anything but not happy. My social skills lack a lot, am extremely lonely.

want to be fwiends?

 

[cormack12]

I think being happy is just a temporary elation. Are you content is probably better. I've got no real drive to pursue massive change so I guess I am content yeah.

 

[Arsic]

Happiness comes and goes. You aren't always angry, or always sad, nor can you always be happy.

There's also no one size fits all. Some experience joy easier and for longer before bouts of existentialism hits them.

Do I experience happiness? Yes, and on a consistent basis. Wife, kids, and gaming tend to do it. More than anything is my son.

Things that don't give me joy like many is my work/career, and just the lack of impact I'm making on the world. In my mind I keep thinking I'll have time to try to write a book even if it's shitty, and yet haven't even put a single word down on paper.

The older I get the more I think about legacy, and that's when bouts of depression can hit. I try not to be in my head because that's the true joy killer.

 

[Celcius]

I've been working on this lately OP. I may not be where I want to be in life but happiness is within my control each and every day.

 

[Dr. Suchong]

I have moments when I'm Happy obviously, but overall I would say no.
For a multitude of reasons, some within my control, some not.
I'm well into middle age now, and a world that makes less sense by the minute depresses me.
To be expected I suppose.

 

[Rentahamster]

Yup. I know it and I clap my hands.

 

[Artistic]

It's fleeting

 

[Ikutachi]

It's fleeting

 

[ValiantInstance]

My mood swings have definitely increased in the past couple of months. I took a gummy one Saturday and things got really introspective. The filters that we put up to comfort ourselves got taken down and I realised I'm in real danger of wasting my life. Those guardrails never came back up, still not sure whether I'm happy about it or not.

For example had a call a couple of hours ago with my boss and he thinks I'm exceeding all expectations. Was really happy about that but it's already worn off. Previously that feeling would've lasted me the day.

Been on keto for 6 weeks and losing weight. Maybe that has something to do with it.

 

[ForAcademicPurposes]

 

[Robot Carnival]

I'm generally in a happy place but I do have some regrets in my life.

 

[Grildon Tundy]

I'm content for the most part. Then I get peaks of happiness, like when I'm playing guitar, making music, playing video games solo or with friends, or visiting with family in person (even if I get exhausted doing that pretty quickly), or finally get shit accomplished at work.

Then there are troughs of frustration like when I pulled something in my calf on a jog this weekend, knowing it's going to sideline me for a week or two.

But overall, I'd say I average a 6 or 7 out of 10 on the happiness scale. Not too bad!

 

[Windle Poons]

Rarely.

 

[John Bilbo]

I've found mindfulness and meditation to really ease my suffering these past days.

I'm sometimes happy but it is fleeting. I wish to find contentment and ease in the face of hardship.

 

[John Marston]

I think being 100% happy all the time would make your head explode.

It's something I strive for without really trying.
It's just how I am

Of course I have times when I scream into a cushion to let hate and frustration out.

Every morning when I wake up I'm grateful for another day.

 

[Solarstrike]

 

[DKehoe]

Yeah things are going really well just now. I'm lucky to have a great relationship with my girlfriend, family and a good group of friends. I like my job and home. I'm able to keep a pretty good balance on things that gives me enough time to enjoy hobbies.

There are probably people out there who have it better than me. But there will be a lot more who have it worse off. So I feel pretty lucky.

 

[Agave]

 

[nush]

I'm happy. Sun is shining, money in my pocket and freedom to live my life as I choose.

 

[Madonis]

I wish. Ask me in ten years, I might be by then.

 

[kpopSuperstar]

Hm, I have always been grateful for my health and family, a lot of people are suffering, and I am not, so I can't complain.

But like you, I couldn't really say if I am happy or not. I missed some big opportunities in the last 10 years that I have to get back. My lifestyle is just so out of wack that it doesn't get me going.

 

[HeisenbergFX4]

Very happy with how things have turned out

Wish I would have worked harder in certain areas early in life though