Watching the sun rise, getting a raise, putting a smile on someone's face these are all examples of when a person may feel a happy. They are all diverse, just like the individual's in the world. Happiness is acquired through countless stimuli, whether they are material or emotional. One can not give a general definition for happiness, due to the fact that each person has their own perception of what happiness is. Happiness lies in the eye of the beholder, and as the beholder I see happiness as:
             Thus through this essay I will describe what happiness means to me, by discussing the above mentioned.
             I have found that through completing my "Happy Moments Journal," that my family is a huge element of my happiness. Over half of the entries in my journal involved some interaction or thought of my family. A couple of examples include having Sunday lunch with my family. Everyone basically, comes together after church and we sit down and eat lunch together and then spend the rest of the day talking and just enjoying each others company. Also, going out with my sister and cousin on the weekends is always brings happiness into my life. It's a time when I can get out the house and not worry about anything, but having a good time. According to Morris (2001), "strong marriages, family ties, and friendships predict happiness, as do spirituality and self-esteem" (p. 46). I feel that this is extremely true, my family plays and intricate part in my happiness, and I feel truly blessed to have such a big and supporting family. I know that had I not been raised with my family, that I would not be the person that I am today, which taps into Freud concept of nature vs. nurture. Furthermore, according to Santrock (2003), "not only does social support improve a person's emotional state, but a perso
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