"No one is contented in this world, I believe. There is always something left to desire, and the last thing longed for always seems the most necessary to happiness." - Marie Corelli, A Romance of Two Worlds
Assignment: Do you think that people are capable of finding happiness or are they always searching for something beyond what they have? Plan and write an essay in which you develop your point of view on this issue. Support your position with reasoning and examples taken from your reading, studies, experience, or observations.
Happiness is found differently by each person. Each person has their own perspective and route to happiness. Happiness can be found in sports, academics, music, and even in simple hobbies such as collecting pennies. People are very capable of finding happiness in their lives. Finding it depends on one's outlook on it.
My friend used to be a miserable person in junior high. He always looked for some kind of hobby or past time to indulge himself in. I tried introducing him to different musical instruments. However, that did not spike his interest. One day, though, my friend tried skateboarding. His heart jumped with excitement and soon burned a fiery passion for skateboarding. Now, he finds his happiness while cruising down the street on a skateboard.
My happiness is completely different from my friend's. I am happy when I play music with my high school's jazz band. I started playing piano in the second grade. At first, I liked to play classical music. But as time went on, I began to develop a hatred for it. I did not enjoy practicing, and it caused countless arguments between me and my mother. When i entered high school, I was encouraged to join the jazz band. I had never played jazz before, so I decided to give it a try. While practicing with the band, I actually enjoyed playing piano. Finally, I found happiness where I never thought I would.
My friend and I searched for and obtained happiness in our lives. My friend experiences his happiness while skateboarding, while I find happiness while playing music with my high school's jazz band. Our perspectives on happiness travel in two different directions, yet they reach the same goal. Whatever path people must take to achieve happiness, people are very capable of finding it.
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