- Feeling emotionally secure, calm and peaceful.
- Feeling excited, seeking achievement or 'resources' (money, possessions, food, sex etc)
The first type of happiness tends to arise most commonly when we feel cared for or we show caring to ourselves or others. When we feel we belong and are accepted.
The second type of happiness arises when we pursue goals - at work, playing sport, shopping etc.
The first (feeling calm and safe) is associated with increased wellbeing. If you struggle to feel calm, peaceful and safe the best route seems to be to build self -compassion. One way of moving towards self compassion is to practice loving kindness meditation.
