The Pursuit of Happiness
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I recently came upon a video of a very wise elderly man discussing happiness. While I appreciated everything he had to say, I couldn't help but think, "If we are being realistic, material things are also a significant source of happiness, only that the extent people go towards acquiring them can make this happiness even more short-lived." In the search for happiness, we frequently find ourselves navigating a maze of options and influences that shape our perceptions of what truly brings fulfilment. At the centre of this journey is a fundamental question: does happiness come from extrinsic values, like accumulating expensive possessions and wealth, or does it stem from only intrinsic values, like helping and caring for others? Let's explore this fascinating topic and investigate the complicated interaction of intrinsic and external values in our pursuit of pleasure. In today's consumer-driven world, believing that material goods and outward successes may buy happine...