LANCE ALLUYSIUS D.

DELA CRUZ PERFORMANCE TASK 1

INTRODUCTION TO PHILOSOPHY TEACHER: JENNY VIE CALABITIN

HAPPINESS
An unforgettable moment occurred as a result of the pandemic. A history that brought the world to
an end.  The economy deteriorated. Many businesses were shut down, and others fell apart. People were
starving and impoverished. The new normal class was causing problems for the students. Most students
cannot afford the necessary school materials, and some students are struggling to catch pace with the online
class and modular activities. Many people were going through hardships in their daily lives. The worst thing
that happened was that many of the virus's victims died. Despite this, people are recovering from the
pandemic. Despite the difficulties they have faced, they continue to find ways to bring happiness to others.
People did not turn their backs on their lives. They were eager to help those in need with their simple
assistance. Many people contributed to the relief of refugees. Everybody was treated with respect. They're
both worried about each other. The fact that they love and respect one another is the most important factor.
This pandemic taught me that we could still manage to smile in the face of adversity. We learned to be
resourceful and resilient. We were able to overcome the challenges. As a result, happiness is everything.
Happiness comes within the soul which people are showing to us. Happiness starts with us.

Yes, I agree with Socrates because happiness comes from living a life that is right for your soul, your
deepest good, rather than from physical or external conditions like bodily pleasures, wealth, or power. If you
know what is beneficial for your soul, you will naturally do it, because it is in the nature of good to be desired.
This is how you get to happiness. A little self-reflection might assist you in identifying what is beneficial to you
in your own life. You can improve your self-awareness by reflecting on which decisions have resulted in long-
term enjoyment and which have resulted in regret.

It is an issue of being sensitive to one's needs in order to make someone happy. Many people take
the typical method of figuring out what the other person wants in order to make them happy, but the truth is
that we don't need to know. Instead, we should pay attention to the nuances of their desires. There are
techniques to figure out what makes someone happy. However, the first step is to let go of our personal
notion of happiness. Always keep in mind that people are different, and what brings enjoyment to one
person may not bring happiness to another. Being sympathetic to someone's problems is a good way to
figure out what makes them happy. If we actually want to know what makes someone happy, we should pay
attention to the things they value. A simple expression of genuine concern can improve someone's day.
Extending happiness, for example, can be as easy as a touch of affection. You must learn to appreciate
someone more if you want to make them happy. Nothing makes a person happier than being able to rely on
someone to help him in his time of need. You'll never be forgotten if you make an effort to put a smile on
someone's face. Kindness is thought to be the global language of love. We convey our concern for the other
by being kind to them. Kindness reminds us of our interconnectedness with others; regardless of barriers, any
act of kindness is an act of love.

Only then, remember to capitalize on the person's mood if you want to give the gift of happiness. Let
us place a higher value on appreciating, loving, caring, respecting, and sensitivity toward those to whom we
wish to bring happiness. Stop being deaf and blind to others' evident wants, learn to let go of yourself in
order to clearly perceive the manifestation of someone's need, and then we can figure out the most
memorable gift we can provide to make them happy.