1. Reference Essay #1
What is happiness? Where is happiness?... These are countless questions about happiness. People try to find the answers, strive to attain happiness. But they don't know that: 'Happiness is in simple things.' Surely, each of us desires to have happiness. Therefore, we always try to search for it, try to find it. Some think that happiness is in lofty, unreachable things, but they don't know that happiness is in simple things. Happiness is in the perception, the thoughts of each person. The happiness of each person depends on their perception. For some, it is something very high and they strive to attain it. But for others, happiness is simple, it's in the simple, ordinary things. For some, happiness is in a family gathering around a meal. It's the love of parents for their children. Or it's the things we give. Although happiness is simple, not everyone can have it and deserves to have it. The envious, jealous of others' success will never have peace of mind. The greedy, chasing after illusory fame, willing to trade everything for wealth, won't last long. And somewhere, those who don't try, still immerse themselves in fears, boredom, and suffering will find it challenging to have happiness. As students, we need to strive harder, every day, to improve ourselves to become more knowledgeable, more successful. Be a person with a compassionate heart, tolerance, and love to bring joy to ourselves and share smiles with others. Live fully for the present and reach for beautiful, meaningful dreams that benefit everyone.
2. Reference Essay #3
In human life, we often entertain the futile fantasy that miracles will happen in our lives, and we just need to stand still for it to come to us. However, that's not the case. Don't expect a miracle or someone else to bring happiness into your life. Happiness is the emotional state of a person when satisfying certain abstract needs. It's not an item that can be bought with material wealth, and you shouldn't wait for someone else to bring it. In essence, the statement emphasizes that humans must reach out and seize opportunities for their own happiness. Why should humans be this way? Happiness is a simple thing in life, but not everyone can attain it. It can't be achieved by standing still and waiting for it to come. Only when individuals actively seek opportunities and bring happiness to themselves will miracles not bring happiness. On the contrary, it's a human illusion that leads to grumbling and boredom in life. Many people have taken the initiative to find happiness for themselves, and Nick Vujicic is a prime example. He lost four limbs and initially thought he would live a purposeless, dull life. However, he changed his life by actively seeking opportunities, and now he has become a successful person. However, in life, there are still those who only know how to live arrogantly, dependently, monotonously, without knowing how to rise up to find happiness. We must know how to seek opportunities to bring happiness into our lives; only then will life have meaning.
3. Reference passage number 2
Life is myriad questions, but sometimes it doesn't have a specific answer, and you have to answer it yourself through experiences and emotions you've gone through in the journey of growing up. Like the question: 'What is happiness?' Each of us has different perceptions of the two words 'Happiness' depending on our thoughts and the path we grow up. So what is 'Happiness' to you? Happiness is an emotion that makes us feel satisfied, content with a certain need, and we always want to enjoy it to the fullest. But that's just a concept when we talk about happiness. When we truly feel happiness, we'll find that it's not as simple as we often think; it's infinite. We can easily find it in the smallest things, just need to be calm and accept it. Gentle enjoyment of happiness will appear like a gentle breeze soothing the sorrows and burdens of life. It's a fresh breeze taking away the fatigue of life's tensions. After that, we continue to seek a new happiness, a different breeze, always striving endlessly to reach perfection, a higher level of happiness. To have complete happiness is not difficult; just don't be too strict with life, don't demand too much of unnecessary things. It will surely come to us. Happiness is simply a glass of water when thirsty, a piece of cake when hungry, a comforting word when sad. What to do to achieve complete happiness? The answer to this question is not too complicated, just live with integrity, don't keep unnecessary entanglements in your heart, be satisfied with the present life, don't demand too much of luxurious things, let your heart be more peaceful and accepting, let go of the past, and accept that you will receive valuable rewards for the present.
4. Reference passage number 5
Life is not like a book where you know the end from the beginning; it's much more complex and fascinating. It's like musical notes gliding on piano keys with ups, downs, and happiness is a beautiful note, soaring like a bright color in the overall painting of the symphony of life. So what is happiness? Perhaps everyone has asked themselves that question, and everyone has their own perception of happiness. But we all know that happiness is the expression of joy about something in life that makes us feel satisfied. So, is happiness intangible or tangible that people always tirelessly seek to achieve? Each person has their own answer, but for many, happiness sometimes comes from the simplest things. Every morning waking up and realizing that we're still alive in this journey of life. Happiness is sometimes not far away; it's right in front of us. Happiness is having both parents, a warm family gathering around the dinner table. However, happiness is not just a smile or joy; it's also in tears. It's the tears of joy from a mother when she sees her healthy and hearty child born. It's touching when your child makes a gift for you on your birthday. Speaking of happiness, there's so much to say, but how to achieve it is the question that we always seek answers to. Happiness doesn't depend on external conditions; our mental attitude controls it. Yes, you hold the key to happiness, not anyone else. However, the obstacle to happiness is the dream of an overly large happiness. True happiness is not associated with personal selfishness; you will never find it if you only seek happiness for yourself. Real happiness is living for others. So, share your joy with others because sorrow shared is halved, and happiness is doubled. However, the thin line between happiness and arrogance is fragile. Sometimes, immersed in happiness, we quickly forget about the practical issues happening around us. Sometimes, we unintentionally overlook the true values of happiness, being busy searching for distant things. Therefore, cherish what you have—simple happiness that, once lost, can never be regained. So, we must stop at the right time, turning happiness into a motivation to live with purpose, more optimistic. Because I firmly believe that success and happiness lie within you. The determination for happiness, and joy will accompany you to form an invincible army against adversity.
5. Reference passage number 4
Life is an endless journey to seek happiness. So, what is happiness and what role does it play in each of our lives? Happiness is the state of joy and comfort when we are satisfied with something. Abstract as it may be, we can find happiness in simple and familiar things: a teacher's praise, a child's crooked painting gifted to a mother, or a goal scored in the opponent's net... Or on a grander scale, it's the exuberant joy when we achieve wonders, fulfill long-burning dreams: winning a gold medal on the international stage, getting into the dream school, or buying a beautiful house. Regardless, happiness still holds significant meaning for individuals as well as the community. It brings comfort, peace to the soul, providing a solid foundation for us to pursue even greater dreams. Similarly, in a country with a high happiness index, people will bond more, and the crime rate will decrease. Therefore, the younger generation needs to clearly understand the true meaning of happiness and strive to achieve it, first for themselves and then for the community. To accomplish this, everyone must continuously nurture intelligence, build character to be able to stand firmly on the 'path to seek and share happiness.' 'Everyone is an architect of their own happiness.' So live wholeheartedly with what you want, and you will find the meaning of your life.
7. Reference paragraph number 6
What is happiness? It's challenging to express this concept clearly in words. Because happiness is a human feeling, and feelings are inherently challenging to articulate. Moreover, everyone's feelings are different, so we can never explain this concept in a straightforward manner. But simply put, we can define happiness as a state of mental joy and contentment when we achieve or satisfy something we desire. Happiness can be simple, yet it can also be grand. What we desire may be trivial, or it could be our own dreams and aspirations. Because everyone's emotions and desires are different, each person's happiness is unique. One person may have many desires in life, so happiness seems to be accessible at any time. Just by fulfilling our desires, we can find happiness. For me, happiness can come from various sources. If my parents are healthy, I can be happy. Or sometimes, just cooking a dish that my whole family praises can make me happy. Happiness is sometimes just my mother's smile or my father's satisfaction with me. I am very ambitious, and everyone is ambitious. I want everything in my life to be perfect. Of course, it's perfect within my scope. Each person has their own perception of everything. My happiness will come when I achieve my goals, in any field. That's why happiness can come at any time. Sometimes it's just talking to someone I like, reading a good book, or eating a dish I love. I'm happy. On a larger scale, being successful in my work makes me happy. Happiness is something everyone desires. You are the one who creates opportunities for your own happiness. Don't sit idly and wait for someone else to bring happiness to you. Life is not like a fairy tale with a happy ending every time. If you do nothing and live indifferently, your future will not be happy. Life always contains dreams; act to achieve those dreams. Don't just live day by day; live for a better future. Today, you may fail, but don't let tomorrow and the days to come be the same. Today, you may be in pain, so do something to make tomorrow happy. Because happiness is not something distant or unattainable; it's about whether you want to achieve it or not.
6. Reference paragraph number 7
In life, everyone strives to live and work, aspiring to achieve complete happiness. The perception of happiness varies for each person, but there is a common pattern originating from the general psychology of human beings. So, what is the perception of happiness for young people in today's society? Happiness is the feeling of joy when one completely fulfills their desires. Therefore, for the youth, achieving what they desire brings them happiness. Is there anyone who doesn't wish for a happy family, a lasting and deep friendship? Thus, the youth crave to live amidst love, the harmony of familial affection, and the tolerance among relatives and friends. Love is the driving force that helps overcome difficulties, resist temptations, and encourages the youth to take firm steps in a life full of challenges. Happiness is being loved and having people to love. Especially, perhaps no age is as rich in dreams, aspirations, and even ambitions as youth. We step into life, facing the vibrancy of social life, nurturing our own aspirations and plans for the future. We desire to express ourselves, to be successful, and to be recognized for our capabilities. Happiness is daring to dream, knowing the dreams, and taking action to achieve them. So, for the youth, happiness is genuine love between people; happiness is living with the vibrant dreams and aspirations of youth. Happiness is not fleeting romantic affairs, as many young people are passionately engaged in. Happiness is not ordinary material things obtained by stretching out your hands to your parents' money. The essence of our youth's happiness is to live to the fullest, to dedicate ourselves and embrace sincere, carefree emotions; the grand and pure dreams and aspirations of youth.
8. Reference paragraph number 9
Happiness to me is quite simple, it's the joy, the delight of being with loved ones, those who care. Happiness is when I get to share joys and sorrows, the struggles and hardships. Each person has their own standard for happiness; no one is alike, but all converge on the expression of contentment with something in life that makes us feel satisfied. However, happiness is intangible, elusive, so everyone's quest for happiness will have a different answer, unique to each individual. Some may resonate with me, finding happiness in simple, familiar things, present right in front of us, like seeing the home-cooked meal of mom after exhausting hours of study, witnessing the sweat of dad while fixing his old bike, observing grandparents growing healthier, or feeling the warm hugs from parents every winter. Yet, there is also happiness, built from tears, known as complete happiness, such as the tears of a mother when her child calls her for the first time, tears of a father when the disabled child has a chance for recovery, or tears shed after countless days of hard work finally achieving the expected results. For many, happiness is grand and magnificent, like earning a lot of money, building a large house, or traveling to famous cities worldwide. Each considered happiness is a miracle in life.
9. Reference paragraph number 8
In life, each of us has a goal, a dream to pursue. Perhaps the most grandiose aspiration is 'Happiness.' And poet Nguyen Quang Vu has used his pen to write meaningful messages about happiness: 'Happiness is like the sky, not just for one person.' - a gentle yet profound message about happiness. The term 'sky' in the conventional sense is a vast, boundless entity, belonging to everyone, the atmospheric air we breathe every day. When you feel peaceful, satisfied in life, that is 'happiness.' The concept that 'Happiness is like the sky' emphasizes that happiness is a gift from the divine for all humanity and all creatures in the world. But precisely because of this, no one can embrace happiness for themselves entirely. Happiness always envelops us; the more people are happy, the broader that shared sky becomes. We get closer to that sky when we strive and make an effort. Thus, in life, to feel the radiant glow of happiness, we need not only effort and perseverance but also sharing, helping others so that happiness reaches everywhere. We often think that happiness is closely related to possession, meaning tied to the word 'have': having health, having money, having a stable job, having a good family... but these things do not necessarily guarantee a sense of happiness. Those 'haves' may be very ephemeral. If you feel happy when buying a new house, will that feeling last for a week, or when you get a high position at work, will you be happy for long? In reality, truly happy people are those who know how to balance and share. Knowing how to give, knowing how to help others brings happiness to our hearts. Surely you have heard of the charity work of MC Phan Anh. He spent hundreds of millions of dong and his effort, along with colleagues, to buy gifts for people in the Central region affected by floods. Faced with the image of people having something to eat and wear after stormy days, seeing their smiles, he confided, 'I truly feel happy, despite the many difficulties on this journey, like a miracle, I have never been tired.' Perhaps, when given the chance to give, seeing the smiles and joy of those receiving, that is the happiest moment. Because when possessing too much, we expend effort worrying, protecting our treasures, and no longer truly enjoy life. But when we know how to share, the sky of happiness will expand more and more, radiating warm light everywhere. Therefore, always care, love those around you, always maintain the connection between personal happiness and the collective. Let's work together, me and everyone else, to bring the precious gift named Happiness to everywhere, overcoming all spaces.
10. Reference paragraph number 10
Some believe that the three keys to a fulfilled and happy life are caring for others, daring to act for others, and sharing with others. 'Happiness' is simply an emotional state of being human when a certain need is satisfied, and a desire is fulfilled. The feeling of happiness arises when we joyfully fulfill every desire. It exists in the simple things of everyday life, intimately woven into our lives, not necessarily in grand or magnificent things. Therefore, everyone can find happiness if they know how to be content with what they have, love and cherish existing values. We will lose happiness if we live every day with greed, jealousy, and resentment. Ambitious desires will burn the serene emotions that make up the feeling of happiness in humans. Just by doing our daily tasks well, living kindly with everyone, knowing how to share, empathize, and help others, we will find happiness. However, humans inherently have many ambitions, seldom satisfied with a life that suits their abilities. The rich want to be richer, the poor want to become wealthy and prosperous. Insatiable greed pushes people into unhappiness. They tirelessly chase after ephemeral things, surpassing their own capabilities without realizing that happiness is simply the ordinary things around them. Until it's too late, happiness slips away from their grasp, pushing them into unhappiness. Learn to appreciate happiness, don't be too greedy for distant things. Slow down, love, and share more. Life becomes more challenging when we live for others, but it also becomes more beautiful and happy.