Mapalit ba ang kalipay?

Walay usa kanato ang dili gusto ug dili mohandom nga magmalipayon, labina karong panahona nga gikuso-kuso kita daghang mga suliran, nga ang kasulbaran subidahon kaayo.

Apan, unsaon man tuod pagka-ot sa kalipay, nga alang sa kadaghanan kanato, evasive kaayo ug kusog molikay.

Ang bahandi ug nagtipun-og nga kabtangan, ang gahom, ug influence, mao bay solution to the problem at hand?

And what is happiness, by the way? “Happiness means feeling good about life and having positive emotions more than negative ones. It is the immediate, momentary pleasures and positive feelings.” about feeling good in the present moment.

Note the word ‘momentary.’ Sa ato pa, dili dumalayon, temporaryo lang, fleeting, passing, short-lived. “It describes something that lasts for only a very short time or occurs suddenly,” matud sa Google.

Makalipay ba ang natgipun-og nga salapi ug nag-abunda nga katigayonan? Of course, makalipay kaayo. Kon duna ko niini, abot sa kapunaw-punawan ang akong kalipay. Apan, short-lived lang, lahi sa matang sa kalipay nga gi-mention sa Bibliya nga ‘eternal happiness in heaven.’ Ania ang pipila ka Bible verses on happiness, dili lang ni nato Binisay-on, kay tingalig dili na hinuon ta makasabot:

Isaiah 35:10: "And the ransomed of the Lord shall return and come to Zion with singing; everlasting joy shall be upon their heads; they shall obtain gladness and joy, and sorrow and sighing shall flee away."

Psalm 16:11: "...in your presence there is fullness of joy; at your right hand are pleasures forevermore."

Revelation 21:4: "He will wipe away every tear from their eyes, and death shall be no more, neither shall there be mourning, nor crying, nor pain anymore, for the former things have passed away."

Isaiah 51:11: "...everlasting joy shall be upon their heads; they shall obtain gladness and joy, and sorrow and mourning shall flee away."

Dugang sa google: “Across major world religions and philosophical traditions, heaven is fundamentally understood as a state of eternal happiness, perfect peace, and the ultimate fulfillment of the human spirit. It is described as a realm free from pain, suffering, and sorrow, where souls experience unending joy and a deeper connection to the divine.”

Waa man maghisgot ang Bibiliya sa tinubdan ug diin gikan ang katigayonan, and how it was earned. Whatever, ang tanan ning kalibutan, lakipna gani ang kalibutan mismo, giingon nga matapos, ug walay bahandi sa kalibutan ang makapugong niini.

Aniay, Universal Prayer for Happiness: "Heavenly Father, thank you for the gift of this day. Please grant me the grace to let go of anxiety, worry, and the need for perfection. Open my eyes to the everyday blessings around me, and fill my heart with genuine joy. Help me to find happiness in the simple things, to be patient during challenging times, and to share love, kindness, and positivity with everyone I meet. Guide me toward peace, and let my spirit be light. Amen.”

Ang maong pag-ampo wala mo-petition nga mudaog sa lotto, ni nangayo nga mapuno ang entry sa passbook, or mudaog unya sa decision sa nagpadayon karon nga impeachment proceedings sa Senado.

Mapalit ba ang kalipay?