Do You Know What Real Happiness Is?

If yes, then explain the following cases of contrasting happiness:

An Olympic athlete wins a silver medal. Standing proudly on the podium, yet feels the sting of not securing the gold.

Silver Medal Emotions

A boxer surrenders mid-bout. He experiences physical relief but grapples with psychological distress.

Boxer Sitting

A social worker on a hunger strike. He feels mentally empowered even as his body endures suffering.

Hunger Strike Protest

Alexander sought happiness in conquering the world

Alexander

Lord Buddha found it by renouncing power and possessions

Buddha

Understanding Real Happiness

A guest is offered coffee again and again. The first cup brings joy, the second offers no joy, and the third becomes an irritant.

Coffee Happiness

What's your takeaway from these contrasting scenarios?

Takeaway bag

Are You Confused?

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Well, Confusion is the first step toward Understanding.

Stairs Illusion

Understanding happiness is the first step toward attaining happiness