Essay On How To Find True Happiness

In this article, the writers are trying to tell the audience that they can find true happiness by understanding the difference between true happiness and pleasure. Favorable circumstances in life like acquiring more money, fame, health or energy will only give us pleasure, which is short-lived. True happiness is something that comes from within us; it is something that you choose to accompany for all your life. Although true happiness and pleasure are very much related but they are not the same; pleasure does not guarantee lifetime satisfaction but happiness does guarantee that. Happiness depends on our thoughts and behavior. How we perceive the world is the most important aspect through which our thoughts and behaviors are shaped. If we measure our thoughts and behavior through pleasures then we will find that we are on the wrong path and become discontented but if we become happy or positive then our thoughts and behaviors will get better automatically.
The main argument in this article is to differentiate between true happiness and pleasure because a lot of people can get confuse between the two. Writers show with examples that although happiness and pleasure go hand in hand but we should not confuse them as one. Moreover, to feel pleasure we have to first go through pain but to feel happy, it is not necessary to experience pain, loss or dissatisfaction. The argument is deductive because the reasons regarding why happiness is different and better given in this article are pretty valid and logical. You cannot make pleasure last forever until you decide to stay happy. There is only one that can make happiness stay in our lives and it is through our own willingness. The only flaw with this article is that the writers should describe in few more sentences how happiness is related to positivism or how happiness helps in overcoming every kind of problems in life. This would further motivate people to chase true happiness and not simple pleasures.
The writers have written this article in neutral language without being biased even a slightest bit. It is very simple and clear to understand and does not confuse the audience at all. This article is not for any specific audience, it is for everyone who is interested in finding true happiness and they will definitely find it useful because the suggestions given by the writers are backed by evidences. The writers have used supportive language for example scratch the surface! Look deeper! True happiness is uninterrupted and lasting happiness is found right where you are. The writers do not totally disagree with those who think that material acquisitions give happiness. material acquisitions does keep you happy and it is not necessary to live like a monk; however try not to dwell in the material world and be happy just because you want to be happy.
The writers have written this article after a thorough research process. They have added valuable statements given by the yogis who are known as the experts in this field. Yogis know all the secrets to find real happiness that is forever lasting. The argument given by the writers help people in realizing that they need to stop wasting their time and energy indulging in the material world because they do not have to be farsighted to find happiness. They just need to look deep down in their soul. The writers have first observed the actions of people and then written this article. Whatever claims they have given, if we apply them on ourselves we will get the same results as stated by the writers. Hence, they have used powerful statements that instantly make an impact on people’s minds. The writers have used interesting language to explain a very interesting and hot topic that people are often talking about.
The writers have used consistent language in this article that has a nice flow. Although the claims made by the authors are logically sound but it would have been better if they had used statements given by experts in related field like psychology. Furthermore, if they added more examples of people who found happiness the way writers have described to find then the article would have become more credible. The writers have used a non-credible resource to explain one of their points supporting the argument that true happiness is found not through pleasures but within us. The non-credible resource is the wise man in India about whom the audience does not know anything. The audience can think maybe this example is made up. In order to confirm the validity of this resource the writers should have stated the name and relationship with this man. In the whole article the writers have transformed their opinions on happiness and pleasure into facts. They have answered the questions that revolve around the minds of general public through their opinions. Their opinions justify their argument to a great extend but many individuals from the audience may have different opinions and they may find it hard to accept the writer’s opinions. If the writers included facts stated by some popular personalities who are considered highly credible by the audience then their opinions would have been affected more profoundly on the minds of the audience. Therefore, there are many questions that can be raised against the writers’ argument like how can a homeless or penniless person stay happy? How can a lonely person who does not have any friends or family find happiness? How can you find happiness if you have an extremely busy lives? The writers also state that true happiness was here before the world was created and it will stay here even after the world has ended in the last paragraph of the article but they have not proved this point with any resource; hence, the audience will think it is an assumption that has no validity.
Overall, the article sheds light on a very important topic that makes us think hard about our lives. One of the purposes of our lives is to live happily and for that reason differentiating between pleasure and happiness is very much necessary. The argument’s main point that happiness lies within us and not in outside world is so strong that even the non-credible assumptions seem very coherent. The general public will readily accept what is being told in the article unless they are told to criticize on this topic.