TYPES OF HAPPINESS
Flow- active state of working towards a goal, known or unknown, in which the necessities fall into place with minimal effort.
Flow II - active state of working towards a goal, known or unknown, in which one moves unhesitatingly from action to action with unbroken concentration.
Childlike- a playful state in which one forgets ones projected identity and acts without fear of consequent altering of others' perception of oneself.
Satisfaction - feeling that ones efforts have been successful, from direct or indirect feedback
The Bell - A-Ha sensation upon hearing (or other sensory route) from an external source information that explains a situation one has been grappling with.
The Bell II- A-Ha sensation upon hearing (or other sensory route) from an external source information rings true and will likely permeate your thinking from therein.The Epiphany- A-Ha sensation upon suddenly understanding a situation one has been grappling with.
Aesthetic- pleasurably sensation from appreciation of beauty
Anticipatory- knowing you will soon achieve or obtain a desire.
Glee- joy of something that affects oneself coming to pass. Includes comedy, being included. A catch all for delight.
Competitive- sensation of winning a contest or doing well in a comparative forum. Includes Schadenfreude.
Physical- enjoying the sensations of movement, actively or passively; the joy of experiencing having a body
Comfort- pleasure from receiving platonic touch from another, as in a hug, massage
Acceptance- of what is and what is not. Being at peace with things as they are, when you know it is the way it is.
Self-appreciation- feeling satisfied with who you are or the circumstances of your life with or without one's own efforts to achieve it. May or may not include gratitude, object possession.
Old friend- sensation of seeing a loved one after a separation
New friend- the joy of realizing you found someone you relate to, someone you know will be important in your life, found family.
Spiritual- ecstatic sensation of comprehension
Pause- a state of observation without assignment of meaning: full awareness of things happening in the vicinity, experiencing the present without interpretation. Bliss with unobliterated presence. A state of being with no parallel; exquisite while it lasts.
Relief- the cessation of discomfort. May include making deadlines.
Adoration- genuine belief in sincerity of others' expressions of praise. Differs from satisfaction as is less about a specific success and more about general quality or attribute of one's being. Also, this is a receptive happiness. Contrast with Ecstasy.
Serendipity- related to flow, this is the joy from things falling into place, but without having a specific or pre-ordained goal. Compare: a minivan taxi is the 1st cab you hail when you happen to be toting a big painting across town to a showing (flow) vs. The gallery owner needing one more painting for a show on pegasus-unicorns and you happen to have finished one the previous week (serendipity).
Ecstasy- warm and sweet, this feeling is marked by release of social fear and indiscriminate loving feelings towards others. It includes the joy of making others happy and/or being permitted to show affection – the freedom to adore others without presumption of consequence or fear of misperception. The
spontaneous “I Love You” spoken without regard for the reaction of the other.
Justice- like Satisfaction, but particular to rightness, balance and closure.
Nature- being uplifted from non-human earthly constructs. Overlaps with Aesthetic
First Bite- overlaps with Aesthetic, but is particular to the sensory experience of first-time exposure. Heightened by anticipation and desire.
Level 5- a jolly good time that you don't remember. You are left with a sense of having had pleasure but have little or no idea of the specifics.
Connection- felt when you and the other are on the same wavelength. Includes inter-species connections: the joy of connecting with a non-human.
Traveling light- ridding yourself of unnecessary burdens (be they mental or physical)
Flow II - active state of working towards a goal, known or unknown, in which one moves unhesitatingly from action to action with unbroken concentration.
Childlike- a playful state in which one forgets ones projected identity and acts without fear of consequent altering of others' perception of oneself.
Satisfaction - feeling that ones efforts have been successful, from direct or indirect feedback
The Bell - A-Ha sensation upon hearing (or other sensory route) from an external source information that explains a situation one has been grappling with.
The Bell II- A-Ha sensation upon hearing (or other sensory route) from an external source information rings true and will likely permeate your thinking from therein.The Epiphany- A-Ha sensation upon suddenly understanding a situation one has been grappling with.
Aesthetic- pleasurably sensation from appreciation of beauty
Anticipatory- knowing you will soon achieve or obtain a desire.
Glee- joy of something that affects oneself coming to pass. Includes comedy, being included. A catch all for delight.
Competitive- sensation of winning a contest or doing well in a comparative forum. Includes Schadenfreude.
Physical- enjoying the sensations of movement, actively or passively; the joy of experiencing having a body
Comfort- pleasure from receiving platonic touch from another, as in a hug, massage
Acceptance- of what is and what is not. Being at peace with things as they are, when you know it is the way it is.
Self-appreciation- feeling satisfied with who you are or the circumstances of your life with or without one's own efforts to achieve it. May or may not include gratitude, object possession.
Old friend- sensation of seeing a loved one after a separation
New friend- the joy of realizing you found someone you relate to, someone you know will be important in your life, found family.
Spiritual- ecstatic sensation of comprehension
Pause- a state of observation without assignment of meaning: full awareness of things happening in the vicinity, experiencing the present without interpretation. Bliss with unobliterated presence. A state of being with no parallel; exquisite while it lasts.
Relief- the cessation of discomfort. May include making deadlines.
Adoration- genuine belief in sincerity of others' expressions of praise. Differs from satisfaction as is less about a specific success and more about general quality or attribute of one's being. Also, this is a receptive happiness. Contrast with Ecstasy.
Serendipity- related to flow, this is the joy from things falling into place, but without having a specific or pre-ordained goal. Compare: a minivan taxi is the 1st cab you hail when you happen to be toting a big painting across town to a showing (flow) vs. The gallery owner needing one more painting for a show on pegasus-unicorns and you happen to have finished one the previous week (serendipity).
Ecstasy- warm and sweet, this feeling is marked by release of social fear and indiscriminate loving feelings towards others. It includes the joy of making others happy and/or being permitted to show affection – the freedom to adore others without presumption of consequence or fear of misperception. The
spontaneous “I Love You” spoken without regard for the reaction of the other.
Justice- like Satisfaction, but particular to rightness, balance and closure.
Nature- being uplifted from non-human earthly constructs. Overlaps with Aesthetic
First Bite- overlaps with Aesthetic, but is particular to the sensory experience of first-time exposure. Heightened by anticipation and desire.
Level 5- a jolly good time that you don't remember. You are left with a sense of having had pleasure but have little or no idea of the specifics.
Connection- felt when you and the other are on the same wavelength. Includes inter-species connections: the joy of connecting with a non-human.
Traveling light- ridding yourself of unnecessary burdens (be they mental or physical)
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