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What is more important, to be happy or to be satisfied ?

Zainab Hussain | 13 years ago

At times we have to make some decisions that don't satisfy us but we have no other choice but to compromise and at times we just do things to be happy n compromise the satisfaction, what's your take on it ?
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kuch pata nahin boss.. bohot socha, lekin itni falsafiana baat bheje main nahin ghusti. :/

Ali Iqbal | 13 years ago

Asked by: Zainab Hussain | 13 years ago | Answers: 16 | Views: 3887

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Munahil Murrieum | 13 years ago

How could one be happy without being satisfied? You need to be satisfied to at least some degree to be happy, else you could not be. Its like, happiness has certain levels, so it depends on the level of satisfaction. If you are completely satisfied, you are at the maximum level of happiness. Plus, you can still be happy when you are somewhat satisfied. If you can’t be happy because you want something and you do not have it, than be happy on what you already have. That is why our religion even says to stay in “halat-e-tashakur”, if you will keep expressing your gratitude even for the small things in your life, you will see that you are satisfied with what you have and you will be happy as well.

Answered by: Munahil Murrieum | 13 years ago

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At times we fall for fake happiness : )

Zainab Hussain | 13 years ago

Yeah, true. :)

Munahil Murrieum | 13 years ago

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Osama Shah | 13 years ago

That depends on what kind of a person you are. If you are "live in the moment" kind of person then you might prefer happiness and if you are "right or wrong" kind of person then you might prefer satisfaction.
Life is all about tests. You won't be getting these feelings at the same time, not always. But there are ways to be happy and satisfied at the same time. Life is all about improving yourself everyday.

Answered by: Osama Shah | 13 years ago

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And what are those ways? if you have any in your mind?

Zainab Hussain | 13 years ago

There is a saying "The purpose of life is not to be happy. It is to be useful, to be honorable, to be compassionate, to have it make some difference that you have lived and lived well." I, personally, believe in this strongly.
Regarding tests I cannot explain very well but in general making others happy, making Allah happy is just a test, the biggest test because for this you have to multiply yourself with zero to do all this...so your happiness and satisfaction is just a hurdle to clear those tests

Osama Shah | 13 years ago

so nicely said, Osama. completely agree. +1

Sumi | 13 years ago

thx, that helped a lot : )

Zainab Hussain | 13 years ago

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Aasiyah Espina | 13 years ago

I actually think that satisfaction is a prerequisite for happiness. :) So, satisfaction is more important. Without it, happiness cannot happen. Seriously.

Answered by: Aasiyah Espina | 13 years ago

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Jiya | 13 years ago

Actually 1st you have to know how you define these both words ..''Happiness'' and ''Satisfaction '' the meanings of both words ..How you see them..What is Happiness and what is Satisfaction to YOU?? while asking a meaning of those words you will act get your answer..
If you see thm 2 diff words ..thn comes 2nd question what is more IMP to you..? being happy or being Satisfied?
somehow I feel that (in this) 'question' has fears too...Happy ..but not satishfied..coz of fears..those fears wont let you to be satisfied...
For me ...if some 1 is satisfied he/she is Happy too...but agn its all about How you see..how you feel..!!

Answered by: Jiya | 13 years ago

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: ) you actually got me and I totally agree there.

Zainab Hussain | 13 years ago

That made me kinda happy ... =) ^

Jiya | 13 years ago

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Khawaja Naveed Haider | 13 years ago

The who is satisfied will always be happy. Satisfaction is the state where you are happy on the things you have in your life.

Answered by: Khawaja Naveed Haider | 13 years ago

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Hmm and you're happy with your ownself !

Zainab Hussain | 13 years ago

Yeah i am happy.... I feel happiness is just the state of mind. When you want to be happy, no sorrows can come to you.

Khawaja Naveed Haider | 13 years ago

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Faiq Latifi | 13 years ago

Saifsfaction.. :/ coz it automatically brings in happiness

Answered by: Faiq Latifi | 13 years ago

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Aana | 13 years ago

the inner satisfaction is more imp

Answered by: Aana | 13 years ago

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Agreed !

Zainab Hussain | 13 years ago

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Awais Amjad | 13 years ago

Contentment is the word I must say. That will get you both happy and satisfied. So its a Win-Win.
Does that make any sense???

Answered by: Awais Amjad | 13 years ago

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Would you pls elaborate?

Zainab Hussain | 13 years ago

Happiness or satisfaction is derived from getting a certain outcome of a certain something. So happiness is something that you acquire when you get the exact outcome you were looking for, and satisfaction is the feeling when you are actually not happy as the word may literally suggest, but got the least desirable outcome.
Contentment on the other hand is the act of being satisfied and thus derive your happiness from it, even if the outcome fell short of your desires. So in that case you can be both satisfied and happy.
I hope that explains atleast something.

Awais Amjad | 13 years ago

Hmm alright, I understand it now

Zainab Hussain | 13 years ago

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Anonymous | 13 years ago

i think "to be satisfied" ..because satisfaction in anyway.. leads to happiness.. but but happy don't mean u're satisfied.

Answered by: Anonymous | 13 years ago

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Actually I agree there

Zainab Hussain | 13 years ago

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Maniha Aamir Barry | 13 years ago

ofcourse happy Because happiness is everything, Satisfaction does not make you happy so Always be happy :D

Answered by: Maniha Aamir Barry | 13 years ago

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Aww, lemme make you happy ... chicken burger ? ; )

Zainab Hussain | 13 years ago

aww yeah sure but yeah no veges <3 :D

Maniha Aamir Barry | 13 years ago

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HaroOn Dilshad | 13 years ago

Satisfaction is long-term happiness.So it is never "a ghaatay ka soda",Happiness is often.

Answered by: HaroOn Dilshad | 13 years ago

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Nabeha | 13 years ago

For me combination of both which is 'Happily Satisfied' :D

Answered by: Nabeha | 13 years ago

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That comes when you are ACTUALLY satisfied.

Zainab Hussain | 13 years ago

Yeah that is what i meant.. Satisfaction is important but the one which brings happiness.

Nabeha | 13 years ago

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Osama Afzal | 13 years ago

satisfaction is the internal happiness ... :) so its both happiness and satisfaction ... :)

Answered by: Osama Afzal | 13 years ago

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Eeman | 13 years ago

happiness = satisfaction

Answered by: Eeman | 13 years ago

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Alizeh | 13 years ago

satisfaction and happiness isn't always hand in hand. satisfaction is the ability to be content and happy is more than that.

Answered by: Alizeh | 13 years ago

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Amna Zafar | 13 years ago

both are important

Answered by: Amna Zafar | 13 years ago

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What is more important, to be happy or to be satisfied ?

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At times we have to make some decisions that don't satisfy us but we have no other choice but to compromise and at times we just do things to be happy n compromise the satisfaction, what's your take on it ?
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