It is like a cycle...the more she gets what she wants, the more she is happy. So her happiness would become infinite if she continued getting what she wants, but when she stops getting what she wants, then she will be sad.

The feeling of happiness is both a short and long term feeling, and it can change instantly or over a long period of time. A person who is unhappy should not be labeled as "mistaken" because they are not happy. Everyone is in charge of what happy means to them, and happiness is a subjective feeling.

For example, at Randolph, I derive happiness from pushing myself in my academics and achieving high grades. However, the person sitting next to me may derive happiness from doing really well at a sports game. Both versions of happiness are valid.

Are there any other theories on happiness that differ from the four mentioned in this essay? If so, what are they?

I disagree with this philosophy on happiness because something that is not pleasurable can still make a person happy. A person's happiness is measured in a lot of different ways, and pleasure is only a single factor; not the deciding factor.

I think well-being and happiness are two different concepts. Eating healthy and exercising contributes to well-being, but the person being healthy may not be happy.

I am excited to attend the Buddhist events that will take place in week 4.

Community Conversations. Group Advising. Information Literacy Discussion

What do Community Conversations entail? Will community members be coming to class to give a talk, or is it something else?

Community resilience and interdependence are crucial considerations in building an equitable future where everyone has the opportunity to live a “life more abundant”.

How is mathematics connected with ensuring that communities are resilient and connected?

You’ll learn a bit about organizations Randolph works with in the Lynchburg community.

What specific organizations does Randolph work with in the community, and are they organizations that offer internships?