Start Date
15-12-2020 2:05 PM
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How much of your happiness do you think lies within your control? Some philosophers believe that our happiness lies solely within our internal control despite negative external events happening to us. These believers think that even if something bad happens, such as a major car accident, we can still live out a happy life because of the ability of our minds to focus on happiness and to stay optimistic and hopeful during dark times. On the other hand, some philosophers believe in uncontrollable external factors, such as luck, influencing our happiness in addition to our internal controls. Through thorough research and analysis, I believe that there is a threshold of positive external factors one must pass in order to be able to fully use their internal controls to maximize one’s happiness.
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Passing the Threshold to Achieve Happiness
How much of your happiness do you think lies within your control? Some philosophers believe that our happiness lies solely within our internal control despite negative external events happening to us. These believers think that even if something bad happens, such as a major car accident, we can still live out a happy life because of the ability of our minds to focus on happiness and to stay optimistic and hopeful during dark times. On the other hand, some philosophers believe in uncontrollable external factors, such as luck, influencing our happiness in addition to our internal controls. Through thorough research and analysis, I believe that there is a threshold of positive external factors one must pass in order to be able to fully use their internal controls to maximize one’s happiness.
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