Discovering Happiness – The Happy Chemicals
“Each happy chemical triggers a different good feeling. Dopamine produces the joy of finding what you seek– the “Eureka! I got it!” feeling. Endorphin produces the oblivion that masks pain– often called “euphoria.” Oxytocin produces the feeling of being safe with others– now called “bonding.” And serotonin produces the feeling of being respected by others–“pride.” Loretta Breuning
In this episode I revisit happiness and in particular how to discover happiness in our own lives. I am not an expert on happiness however I believe first and foremost happiness is discovered within and produced within. Happiness is a positive state of being.
I seek a deeper state of happiness in life. I seek more consistent calmness and peace and whether you define this as happiness or not I believe it is. It is being able to have a level of contentment or pleasure for what is right now.
Biologically we are all endowed with happy chemicals, dopamine, endorphins, serotonin and oxytocin. Even without free will we can influence the onset of these chemicals to bring about a better state of happiness and how we feel. Enjoy this thought!
Link to my blog on How To Define Happiness here.
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