Are you happy?

Have you ever thought about the difference between "pleasure" and "happiness"? Well, its a question that keeps on bubbling every now and then in my mind.

Anyone who is laughing does not mean he/she is happy. It could be pleasure.

Pleasure comes from external sources whereas happiness is from one's insight or inner sources. Pleasure can be from the worldly possessions whereas happiness can be from sacrifices and compromises. Pleasure can be gaining everything and happiness can be losing everything. Pleasure can be acquired by laughing at someone but happiness is experienced by being happy in someone's happiness. Happiness is everlasting whereas pleasure is short lived.

Happiness is something that can be felt but cannot be explained, it is to be earned through sharing as it would grow when shared.

But hey, are you happy?

Think about this!