Happiness, the state of being happy; it is a part of natural human emotion. Happiness is sought out by everyone, as it is one of the most fundamental values of life. It can be as small as going back home after school or as big as winning a lottery. My personal definition of happiness is the simplest things such as spending time with my friends, getting a little break in between studying, listening to my favorite songs, or getting a good mark on a quiz or a test. Similarly, the individuals in the texts had pursued or wanted to pursue happiness through simplest things in life. In the poem “Swing Valley” the writer is reminiscing about the time when him and his friends experienced joy by carelessly swinging on a rope enjoying the momentary release from the gravity. Secondly, the individual from the short story “Home Place” by Guy Vanderhaeghe, also reminisces about his happiness he pursued in his youth and …show more content…
feels regret and sadness for escaping from his childhood to compromise happiness by materialism. Happiness is not measured by wealth of an individual or the fame of an individual, rather it isn’t measurable at all; it is defined by the smallest aspects of life which one does not easily recognize when it is pursued. The poem “Swing Valley” by Frank Gasper, is about a group of kids swinging on a rope. The poem is written in the writer’s point of view and also in past tense, which means that it is the writer that is reminiscing about his younger days and how he used to swing on a rope with his friends for enjoyment. As time passed the rope got old and it started to rot, however, the kids still swung on the rope since it was the major resource of their happiness at the time. “We thought he was all right when we heard the bushes moving.”(from Swing Valley-Frank Gasper) this is a direct quote from the poem that shows the kids’ dedication towards the rope, even though there was a high chance of them getting hurt, they took the risk in order to swing on the rope. The readers are informed that the writer is longing for these days when he was care-free and when he didn’t have any responsibilities. As represented by this poem written by Guy Vanderhaeghe, happiness is the simple things in life. The writer or the individual in the poem pursued happiness by being carefree and just enjoyed his life with his friends. In the same way my younger days were similar as well, I used to hang out with my friends all the time at a local playground and I didn’t have to worry about getting good marks at school or about my future. And now that I think back, I personally think that those were the happiest days of my life. Comparatively the short story “Home Place” written by Guy Vanderhaeghe expresses similar idea about happiness; Ronald who is a son of a farmer tries to pursue happiness by marrying a girl and getting his hands on his father’s land.
However, getting his hands on this land does not make him happy. In fact it made him feel sense of loss. Ronald thought he could become happy through materialistic matter and had even married a girl in order to do so. However he was not conscious of the fact that he was already happy before. Towards the end of the story Ronald goes to his father’s house and realizes that his happiness was already there; he had been pursuing happiness by doing something he loves which was building models of airplanes from kits. “I should never have left.”(from Home Place-Guy Vanderhaeghe) This quote from the short story was said by Ronald when he realized his true happiness. “Ronald wasn’t saying he ought not to have left Darlene; he was saying he should not have abandoned this room and the comfort and solace of those planes that could not
fly.” Happiness is not defined by one’s wealth or fame, rather it is defined by the smallest aspects of life and it depends on an individual whether he or she pursues that happiness or not. For example from the poem “Swing Valley” the speaker did everything he could to pursue his happiness in his younger days, He even risked his life in order to fulfill his happiness. Secondly, in the short story “Home Place” the individual does not realize his happiness and tries to escape from it by fulfilling his happiness in a materialistic way, however, he does not succeed. In essence, in order to pursue happiness, it important to be satisfied with what you currently have and be grateful for all the small things in life since for someone else in the world it could mean a big thing. A quote said by the actor Izabella Scorupco expresses this idea perfectly; “The most simple things can bring the most happiness.”
Both Stephanie Coontz in “Great expectations” and Archena Bhalla in “My home, my world” address the issue about marriage and arranged marriages. While Stephanie mostly speaks on couples don’t make marriage their top priority and don’t last for a long time. And she gives an example by saying that “People nowadays don’t respect the marriage vowels.” She also believes that in the 18th and 19th centuries, conventional wisdom among middle-class men was the kind of woman you’d want for a wife was incapable of sexual passion which has changed in the 20th century. Also that marriage was viewed in the prospective that work relationship in which passion took second place to practicality and intimacy never was important with male. Bhalla speaks
In the excerpt from Staying Put: Making a Home in a Restless World, Scott Russell Sanders creatively responds to a piece written by Rushdie in which he opposed. In response to Rushdie’s piece, Sanders argues against the idea that movement is always beneficial. Sanders uses his direct tone with real examples which gives off the persuasive tone that ultimately leaves the reader thinking about their own life.
An abandoned farmhouse on a desolate country road live a man. Personal items left behind describe the man. The man, a big, tall man, wore large shoes and slept in an extra-large bed. He was a godly man, for his Bible seemed to be well used. The man lacked the ability to farm, for the fields were scattered with large rocks making farming difficult. A man lived here, but not a farmer.
In "Home and Away: The Tensions of Community, Literacy, and Identity," which appeared in the Journal of Adolescent & Adult Literacy, Bronwyn T. Williams writes to writing teachers so that they tolerate diversity, background and culture in the classroom in order to make students feel comfortable and include their identity in their writing. In order to achieve this aim, he uses 3 moves: factual evidence, quotes from experts, and logical organization.
What is it about sex that makes everyone so uncomfortable? Upon reading Randa Jarrar’s A Map of Home, one of the major themes that the novel goes in depth about is Nidali’s sexual awakening. Many students would argue that this novel is littered with too much sexual activity, i.e. masturbation. However, A Map of Home is a novel about finding your place in this world; the search for your identity and purpose. Sexual identity plays a significant part of that continuum. You may question, “Well, could you have figure out a way to describe her story without all the sex stuff?” This statement would demolish the novel’s relatable and sheer honest tone, as well as disintegrate the genuineness behind the narrative if Jarrar would omit Nidali’s sexual experiences. The complete fact that young teenagers do think about sex so often makes one grasp the true relatability this novel showcases through the main character’s sexual experiences. In this essay, I plan to explore the importance of sexual awakening, Nidali’s own reasons for experimenting with her sexuality, and what we can ultimately learn from being open with what we want in that context.
Happiness is something most humans value above everything else. The various things in life that make us happy, such as family, friends, and cool cars, to name a few, are the very things we hold dearest to us and place the most value on. People fill their lives with things that please them to ease the gloom that comes as a result of the seemingly never-ending trials and tribulations of life. We gladly accept any amount of pleasure we can extract from the monotony of our daily lives, and we will do almost anything to achieve happiness.
According to the Webster dictionary, the word happiness is defined as enjoying, showing, or marked by pleasure, satisfaction, or joy. When people think of happiness, they think about having a good feeling inside. There are many types of happiness, which are expressed in many ways. Happiness is something that you can't just get; it comes from your soul. Happiness can be changed through many things that happen in our everyday lives.
Happiness is a feeling that humans naturally desire. Without it, one feels incomplete. In this generation, happiness has taken on a definition by how we are presented to one another. It is measured by how much money we have, how famous we are, or the things we possess. When in reality, none of these things guarantee a happy life. Happiness is something that cannot be bought with money, but rather, it must be found, earned, sought after. Each and every one of us has our own list of things that we consider to make us happy. However, happiness shines brightest through the relationships we create, and the goals we make for ourselves to strive after. Along with these two essential sources, we then can mix and match those things in life that we enjoy to create our own unique formula for happiness.
Happiness is a feeling that comes from within. Scientists define it as chemical being introduced to the brain that causes this feeling, just like many other emotions one can feel on a daily basis. To each person that feeling of happiness can be caused by a multitude
But in this debate, one question still raises its head - What is happiness? Happiness is not actually leading a luxurious life, but the luxury of living a life. Happiness is not actually about expanding your business, but it lies in expanding the horizons of life. Happiness is not having a meal in the most famous restaurant, but having it with your most beloved family. It does not lie in attending honorable parties, but to attend a party with honor.
“Home is where love resides, memories are created, friends always belong, and laughter never ends (Robot check).” A place becomes a home for me when I am around all the things that I enjoy and love. For example, when I am around everyone that I love, I enjoy a peaceful environment and the beautiful landscapes around me. The interpretation of home for me is not a physical thing that I see or that I can remember or even certain thoughts that I can relate, but it is a sensation that overcomes me when I envision being in the comfort of my own home. However, I know that this is a feeling that is calming to my soul and it quietly reassures me that I genuinely belong in a place where I can be free from people constantly judging me.
...e way. Apart from success, good health and longevity are associated with happiness. The lightheartedness that accompanies happiness has been said to lower the chance of strokes and heart attacks. Laughter releases tension and add to persons overall sense of well-being. Happiness is not death, or sorrow. It is not gloom, depression or heavy-heartedness. Happiness does not lament nor does it worry. It is neither moody nor pensive, neither wanton nor pessimistic. Happiness does not mourn for what was it instead rejoices in what will be. Happiness comes through good fortune and through loving and being loved. Eating a good meal, being in good health and enjoying the comforts of life can also achieve it. The simple pleasures of life bring happiness, whether it be enjoying a favorite dessert, smelling a rose or running in the rain.
Happiness is a state of mind. The dictionary definition is "feelings of joy and pleasure mingled together”. A feeling of happiness is more than just an experience of joy or pleasure. It is a state of mind where the individual feels that “life is good”. As Aristotle says, “happiness is the meaning and the purpose of life, the whole aim and end of human existence.” I believe that everyone wants to be happy in life. One is abnormal if he prefers to be sad and alone.
What is happiness? Different people have different ideas. Some people are rich, and they think they are happy. Other people have many friends, so they feel happy. Still others are happy because their lives are meaningful. Happiness attracts everyone. For children, happiness often suggests eating good food and playing with toys. For a stamp collector, stamps bring more delight than meals. And for a scientist, a discovery or an invention rather than anything else gives him the greatest satisfaction.
Happiness is a feeling that cannot be broken if strong enough, no matter how much sadness or hate is around you. Happiness can come from the smallest thing, for instance, music makes me happy and can easily change my mood, or when I am doing something I love my mood is easily changed. For others it could be whenever you do something well, or right and get recognition for it. It is the easiest feeling to be spread and given out but often neglected and forgotten about which is something we should all be more aware