Good morning my fellow Steemians!

Today I'll share a short reflection concerning the diference between happiness and pleasure.

In our current society we tend to create a fake version of our lives and then display them in the social medias. Making the world a place where everyone is constantly enjoying themselves... according to social medias.

Another factor to consider is, the hedonistic ways that we have become accustomed to. Every where you look, people are induced to "have fun" that usually consists on some unhealthy behaviour. On the other side you're also bombarded with self claimed guru's that preach the "Just be happy" mantra to whomever wants to listen.

Confusion starts to arrive.

Our society keeps talking about being happy no matter what, just be happy. But when was such an advice actually beneficiary for anyone. It's totally superficial like a brand slogan... we keep hearing it but we never go deep into what happiness is or how to get it. Yet we keep repeating that mantra on an endless loop.

On the other end, having fun (witch always refers to pleasure) has been elevated to an extremist religion.

So what's the diference?

. What is Happiness?

Happiness as a lasting felling, something that will shape your posture and view of life and the world. It will not only make you fell good at the moment, but will make you fell good all the time. It will help you achieve your mission in life and it will make you a stringer and better person.

Things like finishing a book you where writing or having a long and meaningful relationship can be associated with happiness.

. What is pleasure?

Pleasure is a momentary rush, something that will come and go. Something you want to do at the moment but in many cases will make you feel bad after. Unlike happiness, pleasure is very well explained in our society. Constantly we have access to a plan in detail on how to get it.

Things like, getting drunk, buying shit you don't need, instant gratification... can be associated with pleasure.

Now a days pleasure is pushed to a degree where, if you don't seek pleasure at all times... you are "wired" or "boring"... Hedonistic is the new norm.

I would say this is worth thinking about ...

While a certain amount of pleasure is just part of life, I believe we should focus more on happiness. Really look into happiness and what we should do to get it.

Yes I also believe that we are not entitled to being happy, we should work for it... and slogans like "just be happy" are more connected to the pleasure aspect than any tother thing.

One good way to figure this out is:

1. Minimise the time you spend doing things you don't like.

2. Think of the repercussions of your actions. While is essencial to live in the present, I believe taking into account the re-actions of your actions could guide you in the road to happiness.

3. Mainly, see what do you like to do, that will also bring you future well being. For example, personally one of the things I love the most is to work on my creative endeavours, writing a script or making a music video and so on... So I tend to double down on it. I spend as much time as possible doing what I love that will also be good for me in the future.

4. Prioritise! Figure out what is really important to you!!

In Short

Think of Pleasure has a double giant burger with everything on it. A giant burger that you will enjoy eating,(maybe with a hint of gluttony) but after eating it you'll fell sicky. That's pleasure.

Think of Happiness has just a good of a burger (maybe a bit less flashy and attractive) that will give you energy and well being for the day. That's Happiness!

As always, thank you for reading.

Photos (except Logo) from Pixabay.com

If you want to learn more about the burger ratio and how to become happier let me suggest a small video made by the "FightMediocrity" Youtube channel:
(https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCXLesGEfmyhxqOjoAqhRwhA)

THIS VIDEO IS NOT MY WORK.