Clarisse Bantog

Clarisse Bantog was born March 23, 1997. She's currently taking Bachelor of Early Chidhood Education at Philippine Normal University.

Are You Really Happy?
How often have you said, “I just want to be happy”? How often have you said to someone else,   “I just want you to be happy”? Have you ever stopped to consider exactly what happiness means? What, exactly, is this happiness you are wishing for? It matters because it’s hard for your wishes for happiness to come true if you aren’t clear about exactly what happiness is.

Everyone is seeking for happiness, but most never find it. Many people believe that happiness is having fun at a party, the excitement of new experiences, the thrill and passion of sex, or the delights of a fine meal. Some seek for it in money, in alcohol and drugs, and in illicit relationships. They find happiness in the wrong place. The truth is, this are considered as pleasure and not happiness. Therefore, what is happiness?

'''Happiness is when your life fulfills your needs. ''' In other words, happiness comes when you feel satisfied and fulfilled. Happiness is a feeling of contentment that life is just as it should be. Happiness is found in trusting the Lord, keeping His law, and finding the wisdom, understanding, and knowledge of His Word. Happiness is giving up your earthly wealth (money, gadgets, and material things). Happiness is focusing on your eternal wealth (relationship with God, family, and friends). Happiness comes in serving and obeying God.

So I ask this to you, are you really happy?





