#8: happy

We started watching the film called Happy. It's a documentary that shows the different perspectives and outlooks that people have on their lives from all over the world, with the goal aiming to find out what makes people happy. It showed that having a lot of things and being beautiful isn't everything, and it won't guarantee happiness.

One of the stories is about a woman who was in a car accident. She had been known for her beauty, but after the accident her face was severely injured. She went through many surgeries but still didn't end up looking like her old self. Even though the accident changed her life drastically, she believes it changed her for the better. She said that she now feels happier and more in touch with her life than before the accident. Her values were reevaluated after her accident and after she redefined them she found wellbeing. She showed strength and courage. Eudamonic wellbeing plays a role in her life as she found a new meaning and purpose for life. Her family and friends also provide her with positive relationships by giving her constant support and love. She's learned that hedonic pleasures with appearance aren't as important anymore.