快乐与幸福(Fun and Happiness)
Fun is what we experience during an act, happiness is what we experience after an act. The latter is a deeper, more abiding emotion. Watching a movie or television is fun activities that help us relax, temporarily forget our problems and even laugh. But they do not bring happiness, because their positive effects end when the fun ends.
The way people cling to the belief that a fun-filled, painfree life equals happiness actually diminishes their chances of ever attaining real happiness. If fun and pleasure are equated with happiness, then pain must be equated with unhappiness, but in fact, the opposite is tree. More often than not, things that lead to happiness involves some pain. It seems no fun undertaking some hard work, but when you finish it successfully, you will feel happy.
The moment we understand that fun does not necessarily bring happiness, we began to lead our lives differently. We should not merely seek fun in life, but try to pursue happiness even if we may undergo pains and difficulties.
Anti-austerity protests fall flat in much of Europe
More Chinese get into swing of golf
UK paper claims to have Assad's e-mails
Synthetic drugs pose new challenge
Storms wreak havoc in Midwest US, killing at least 12
Investment access set to widen
James Murdoch: 'I could have asked more questions'
New media a powerful tool, says poll
Online group buying to be regulated
Putin's foreign policies likely to tilt toward Asia
Self-immolation acts condemned by deputies
Putin set for poll triumph
'Control number of mainland births in HK'
Two girls commit suicide in pursuit of time travel fantasy
Taliban promises revenge against US
Charities open to religious groups
Foodies drive gourmet market boom in S. Africa
Texas school district embarks on widespread iPad giveaway
Aircraft carrier to begin service this year
Computer gaming 'harming' children's eyesight
US may share secret data with Russia
Bookstores fight back with novel business ideas
Monks' radical moves in Tibet opposed
Forced labor outlawed for people in detention
Visitors flock to plant despite risk
US, Philippines to hold joint military exercises
Foreign ambassadors note strength of China's growth
Hearing ends without ruling over iPad name
Cuisine lexicon offers tasty food for thought
Countries sign pact to address water issues