bookmark_borderThe Benefits of Happiness

ABOUT BEING HAPPY

Being happy has numerous health benefits, both physical and psychological. Here are some of the key benefits:

  1. Improved Heart Health: Studies have shown that happiness and positive emotions are associated with a reduced risk of heart disease. Positive emotions can lead to lower blood pressure, reduced inflammation, and healthier cholesterol levels, all of which contribute to better heart health.
  2. Strengthened Immune System: Happiness and positive emotions have been linked to a stronger immune system. People who are happier tend to have higher levels of immune-boosting antibodies and are less susceptible to infections and illnesses.
  3. Reduced Stress Levels: Happiness acts as a buffer against stress, helping to lower levels of the stress hormone cortisol in the body. Chronic stress can weaken the immune system, increase inflammation, and contribute to a range of health problems, so reducing stress through happiness is beneficial for overall health.
  4. Longer Lifespan: Research suggests that happier people tend to live longer than those who are unhappy or stressed. Positive emotions have been associated with a decreased risk of mortality from various causes, including cardiovascular disease, cancer, and accidents.
  5. Better Mental Health: Happiness is closely linked to improved mental well-being and a reduced risk of mental health disorders such as depression and anxiety. Positive emotions can enhance resilience, coping skills, and self-esteem, making individuals more psychologically resilient in the face of life’s challenges.
  6. Enhanced Social Connections: Happy people tend to have stronger social support networks and more satisfying relationships, which are important for overall health and well-being. Positive emotions foster empathy, kindness, and cooperation, strengthening social bonds and promoting a sense of belonging and community.
  7. Increased Resilience: Happiness and positive emotions can build psychological resilience, helping individuals to bounce back from setbacks, overcome adversity, and adapt to change more effectively. Resilient individuals are better able to navigate life’s ups and downs and maintain a sense of optimism and hopefulness.

Overall, cultivating happiness and prioritizing positive emotions can have profound benefits for both physical and psychological health, contributing to a longer, healthier, and more fulfilling life.

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With Benefits

[Intro]
[Harmonica]
[Female Vocals]
[Female Backing Vocals]
Does this come with benefits?
Cures fits and rage, at any stage
Anti-age
… that’s why I smile, all the while
Smile!

[Break]

[Verse 1]
In this life, we’re chasing dreams
But happiness, oh, it’s more than it seems
It’s not just a feeling, it’s a way to heal
Body and mind, you’re my “for real”

[Pre-Chorus]
When your heart beats strong and your soul’s at ease
You’ll find there’s more to this life to seize

[Chorus]
With benefits that reach beyond the smile
It’s more than just temporary style
Improved heart wealth, knowing you’re soon
Reduced stress, less, less, it’s a precious swoon
Longer life, less strife, living life so bright
Enhanced connections, resilience takes flight
Enchanted meant, connections, delight
With happiness, the world’s in sight
With benefits that make life right
Alright
All right

[Break]

[Verse 2]
Lower pressure, low, low, low, below
Inflamed all down, do, de, do, do, down
Down, go down
Happiness helps turn that frown around
Boosting what you see, frames what one sees
With every laugh, we find a little peace
Piece oh peace

[Pre-Chorus]
When your heart beats strong and your soul’s at ease
You’ll find there’s more to this life to seize

[Chorus]
With benefits that reach beyond the smile
It’s more than just a temporary style
Improved heart wealth, anxiety immune
Reduced stress, less, less, it’s a precious swoon
Longer life, less strife, living life so bright
Enhanced connections, resilience takes flight
With happiness, the world’s in sight
With benefits that make life right
Alright
All right

[Break]

[Bridge]
Through the ups and downs, the twists and turns
Happiness helps us weather, helps us learn
It builds us up, makes us stand tall
With happiness, we can conquer all

[Break]
[Outro]
So let’s hold on tight to the joy within
With happiness, we know we’ll win
With benefits that make life right
It’s…
With benefits

[End]
[Silence]


Happy for a While

[Intro]
[Flute]
Happy, can’t help but smile
So happy
Hope you’ll stay, hear a while
Happy
Oh so happy, can’t help but smile
For a while

[Bridge]
From ear-to-ear
Hear
Hear
Right here

[Break]
[Guitar Solo]
[Verse 1]]
Guitar far and near
Near and far
What’s there not to like?
A bizarre bazaar
Complainers take a hike
Sustainers, alright!

[Break]
[Bridge]
Take us to the light
We’ll tunnel us out
The End’s insight
We’re just about…
Right here
Hear, right?
Hear!

[Verse 2]
Wish upon a star
Shared bizarre bazaar
Shines both near and far
Delight of twilight
… into the night

[Bridge]
Take us to the light
We’ll tunnel us out
The End’s insight
We’re just about…
Right here
Hear, right?
Hear!

[Break]

[Chorus]
Happy, can’t help but smile
So happy
Hope you’ll stay, hear a while
Happy, you and me
Oh so happy, can’t help but smile
For a while

[Break]
[Verse 3]
Wish upon a star
Doesn’t matter who you are
Priceless, bizarre bazaar
Where you can dance all night

[Bridge]
Take us to the light
We’ll tunnel us out
The End’s insight
We’re just about…
Right here
Hear, right?
Hear!

[Break]

[Chorus]
Happy, can’t help but smile
So happy
Hope you’ll stay, hear a while
Happy, you and me
Oh so happy, can’t help but smile
For a while

[Outro]
Can you smile for a while?
Smile!
Can you smile for a while?
Smile….

[End]

[Silence]

ABOUT THE SONG
This study was originally published in 1995. In essence, it is a global forecast that predicts a Social Justification in which humans will force themselves to “tunnel underground“. Help us dig out and see the light!


For What It’s Worth

[Intro]
[Folk Guitar]
[Flute]
[Instrumental]
[Spoken]
For what it’s worth, Mother Earth
Worth my birth

[Verse 1]
For what it’s worth,
Mother Earth
The worth of birth on Mother Earth
With ease, please, please, please
Now I live to give, give, give
Live to give

[Break]
[Instrumental]
[Chorus[
3rd rock from the sun
See mostly sea
3rd rock from the sun
Set your sights (sites)
On delights

[Verse 2]
Ain’t flying by the seat of our can’ts
Try and escape dying
Buying into trying, “Man’s can”
Can stop the not
And the not knot….
Why not?

[Break]
[Instrumental]
[Chorus]
3rd rock from the sun
See mostly sea
3rd rock from the sun
Set your sights (sites)
On delights

[Break]

[Outro]
Ain’t flying by the seat of our can’ts
No can’t dance, at any chance
No not
Nor whatnot….
Can, Man, can


Outrageous Feeling Advantageous

[Intro]
[Instrumental]
[Increase tempo]
Your advantage
Turn the page

Outrageous
Feeling advantageous
All of us!

[Verse 1]
To be alive: advantageous
Not have died: advantageous
The verge of thrive: advantageous
The advantage: age
Turn the page

[Break]

[Bridge]
Feeling outrageous
Advantageous
Feeling outrageous
Anti-ages us
Feeling advantageous

[Verse 2]
Given a chance: advantageous
Feel free to dance: advantageous
And, ohh romance: advantageous
The advantage: age
Turn the page

[Pre-Chorus]
Feeling outrageous
Advantageous
Feeling outrageous
Anti-ages us
Feeling advantageous

[Break]

[Chorus]
Outrageous feeling
Feeling advantageous
The advantage to manage
So outrageous
It’s in all of us
Turn the page
Age

[Verse 3]
Given a choice: advantageous
Given a voice: advantageous
Heaven rejoice: advantageous
The advantage: age
Turn the page

[Pre-Chorus]
Feeling outrageous
Advantageous
Feeling outrageous
Anti-ages us
Feeling advantageous

[Break]

[Chorus]
Outrageous feeling
Feeling advantageous
The advantage to manage
So outrageous
It’s in all of us
Turn the page
Age

[Outro]
Age
Your advantage
Turn the page
Age
Turn the page
Age
Turn the page


It’s a Riant

[Intro]
[Laughing]
That was a good one
Let ‘er run
In for some fun

[Verse 1]
Pleased, glad, so glad
Opposite of mad
Blissful, joyous
Euphoric, music, music

[Pre-Chorus]
It’s a rye-ant
Why not try it?
Try it
rye-ant

[Chorus]
It’s oh so good
Feeling like you should
Like you could
Go the distance
With no resistance
It’s a rye-ant riot

[Break]
Giant rye-ant
Try it

[Verse 2]
Joyful, content, rye-ant
Self-reliant pliant
Giant riant celebration station
Join the rye-ant nation

[Pre-Chorus]
It’s a rye-ant
Why not try it?
Try it
rye-ant

[Chorus]
It’s oh so good
Feeling like you should
Like you could
Go the distance
With no resistance
It’s a rye-ant riot

[Break]
Giant rye-ant
Try it

[Verse 3]
Prosperous for us
Fortunate proportionate
Euphoriant rye-ant
Why not try it?

[Break]
Giant rye-ant
Try it

[Verse 4]
Felicitous so delicious
Paradisial, paradisaical
Oh, so therapeutical
Rye-ant reliant

[Pre-Chorus]
It’s a rye-ant
Why not try it?
Try it
rye-ant

[Chorus]
It’s oh so good
Feeling like you should
Like you could
Go the distance
With no resistance
It’s a rye-ant riot

[Outro]
Oh, yeah
Rye-ant riot

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If I had my life to live over, I’d try to make more mistakes next time. I
would relax, I would limber up, I would be sillier than I have been this
trip. I know of very few things I would take seriously. I would be crazier.
I would climb more mountains, swim more rivers and watch more sunsets. I’d
travel and see. I would have more actual troubles and fewer imaginary ones.
You see, I am one of those people who lives prophylactically and sensibly
and sanely, hour after hour, day after day. Oh, I have had my moments and,
if I had it to do over again, I’d have more of them. In fact, I’d try to
have nothing else. Just moments, one after another, instead of living so many
years ahead each day. I have been one of those people who never go anywhere
without a thermometer, a hotwater bottle, a gargle, a raincoat and a parachute.
If I had it to do over again, I would go places and do things and travel
lighter than I have. If I had my life to live over, I would start bare-footed
earlier in the spring and stay that way later in the fall. I would play hooky
more. I probably wouldn’t make such good grades, but I’d learn more. I would
ride on more merry-go-rounds. I’d pick more daisies.
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