What does it mean?
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Professor Jung / Timothy
Eudaimonia.
Professor Jung / Timothy
Does anyone know what it means?
Professor Jung / Timothy
You're making it too obvious that you're not reading in advance, huh?
The class starts to laugh in unison.
Professor Jung / Timothy
Eudaimonia is a Greek word that translates to 'happiness'.
Professor Jung / Timothy
Aristotle used this term in ethics.
Professor Jung / Timothy
So, before diving deep into Aristotle's definition of eudaimonia..
Professor Jung / Timothy
Can anyone define happiness?
Professor Jung / Timothy
Yes, Barbara?
Barbara
Happiness is when you get things you want!
Professor Jung / Timothy
Okay.
Professor Jung / Timothy
Other answers?
Axel
Sir! If you are with the person you love, that gives you happiness.
Professor Jung / Timothy
Yes, it does.
Professor Jung / Timothy
What else?
Professor Jung / Timothy
*looks the other way*
Kim
I believe happiness is being able to do what you wish to.
Kim
*stares intently at Professor Jung*
Professor Jung / Timothy
*clears throat*
Professor Jung / Timothy
Alright.
Professor Jung / Timothy
How about you, Lucas?
Professor Jung / Timothy
How do you define happiness?
Lucas
Happiness has a lot of definitions since it is an abstract topic.
Lucas
Many could define it as simply the absence of sadness.
Lucas
Could be when a person gains something he or she longed for,
Lucas
Or if one spends time with the person he or she holds dear,
Lucas
Or simply being able to command your own life. Achieving your goals, living a wealthy life and whatnot.
Professor Jung / Timothy
*nods*
Everybody has their eyes on Lucas
Lucas
But I cannot give an exact definition for happiness
Lucas
For I haven't met it yet..
Lucas
We haven't crossed paths...
Lucas
I may chase for it but it vanishes into thin air...
Every one in the classroom are trying to understand his words.
Professor Jung / Timothy
Seems like you have a lot in mind, Lucas.
Lucas
*stares down and gulps*
Professor Jung / Timothy
Alright, you may take your seat.
Professor Jung / Timothy
All your answers are correct, students.
Professor Jung / Timothy
He is right when he said that happiness is defined in many ways.
Professor Jung / Timothy
It is alright if you cannot give your meaning to this word yet because you will eventually learn.
Professor Jung / Timothy
It may be an impossible encounter for now but soon it will knock on your door.
Professor Jung / Timothy
All you have to do is open.
Barbara
Sir, your words are confusing me!
They all laugh at one another while Lucas remains silent.
He looks out the window and stares at the blue sky.
It gives him peace of mind.
Professor Jung continues to tackle the lesson and the others are actively participating.
Professor Jung / Timothy
Class dismiss.
Professor Jung / Timothy
Get ready for an oral recitation tomorrow.
Meanwhile, Lucas is still thinking of their lesson.
What exactly is happiness?
Is it really just the absence of sadness?
How can someone be happy?
Will you gain happiness if you sacrifice yourself for the betterment of others?
Can you assume that someone is happy because they give off a positive energy?
Do terminally ill patients chose to be happy instead of worrying?
Do depressed people chose to be in that state simply because they can't make themselves happy?
Professor Jung / Timothy
You are so lost in thoughts, Lucas.
Professor Jung / Timothy
*taps his shoulder*
Professor Jung / Timothy
You can talk to me if you want to.
Professor Jung / Timothy
Don't hesitate to visit me in the faculty, okay?
Professor Jung / Timothy
I may be busy but I can always spare some time if you ever need me.
Professor Jung / Timothy
Alright?
Professor Jung / Timothy
Sure! I'll be off then!
They both run toward him.
Axel
Yeah, he's always sleep-deprived.
Axel
Look at those eyebags...
Barbara
Come! Let me sing you a lullaby. Take a nap.
Axel
I don't think that's a good idea, though.
Lucas
I have to go home early today. Bye!
Barbara
Take care of yourself!!
Axel
You better not say that again.
Axel
I thought we're friends?
Barbara
Isn't it normal for friends to say "I love you"?
Axel
You're always clueless.
Comments
Sugawara-senpai~( ˘ ³˘)♥
never knew u were good writer Zenchi 🫂✨🍃✌🏻
2022-09-27
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☆ﾟ.KATHERINE. ☆ ﾟ
You are good writer Zenchi
2022-09-11
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night bloomer 🍂✨🥂
isn't win ur definition of happiness ✨✨✨
2022-09-08
1