Are You Doing or Being Happy?

Name: Are You Doing or Being Happy?
Uploaded: 2014-11-15T21:28:24
Duration: 7 min

In a world confused by what true happiness really is and how to achieve it, this video explores the misconception between being and doing happiness.

One is short lived and the other is about the essence of living.

People have become so consumed with buying materialistic items and experiences that the lines between doing and being happy have been lost.

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