Thursday, July 01, 2004
What is happiness? - a multiple choice quiz
I was Googling for happiness again. I suppose that says a lot about my current state of mind. Anyhow, I found this partly funny and partly profound Happiness Quiz that I thought would amuse you in a provocative sort of way. OK. You're taking a test. The question: "What is happiness?" You can check any or all of these sample answers:
B) It is a Ben & Jerry's Double-Scoop Chocolate Fudge Brownie Ice Cream cone.
C) It's what we're all searching for.
D) It's something we all already have.
E) It's something that, in a way, we're all searching for, and we all already have, simultaneously...
J) Warm, fresh, Krispy-Creme Doughnuts.
K) Warm, fresh, Krispy-Creme Doughnuts . . . that are free, have no fat, no calories, and you can eat as many as you want without throwing up.
L) It's something you'll have once you find that perfect guy or girl, fall in love, and live happilly ever after.
N) It's something you once when you have enough money, status, fame, power, or respect.
O) It's a process of accumulating more and more and more pleasure or fun experiences.
P) It's something that you get when you finally enough cool clothes...
T) It's something that's pointless to think about.
U) It's something that's absolutely crucial to think about - because otherwise, you might just miss it.
V) "Happiness is like peeing your pants: Everyone can see it, but only you can feel it's warmth." - unknown...
EEE) Jed McKenna: "Suffering just means you're having a bad dream. Happiness means you're having a good dream. Enlightenment means getting out of the dream altogether."
FFF) It's something you're here to discover . . .











