a happy person. The mouth plays an important role in showing that a person is content, through both physical and verbal means. The radiant smiles with the accompanying dimple, spreads delight and pleasure. Laughter, a universal expression of joy, travels through the air spreading cheer to all that hear it. Other verbal expressions of gaiety take the form of song singing, which has always been used over the years to express feelings of happiness, and exuberant chatter, which infuses the air with excitement and enthusiasm. Physical expressions of joy are not limited to the facial area alone. Extending to the whole body, happiness is shown through skipping, the swinging of hands, twirling, dancing and almost any rhythmic movement of the limbs. Children show their happiness, mostly but not solely, by running, jumping, skipping and sometimes rolling on the ground. Adults are for the most part less energetic with their expressions of joy, and show their joy by twirling and dancing, mostly females, and by punching the air. It is not necessary however, for a happy person to be constantly displaying the behavioral traits described above. A happy person has a pleasant personality and countenance and tends not to be easily angered. This feeling of happiness or contentment is always associated with the mind being at ease.Happiness has always been said to be the key to success. The epitome of a successful person is happiness, one who has the comforts of life, has worked hard and has stopped to enjoy life’s simple pleasures along the way. Apart from success, good health and longevity are associated with happiness. The lightheartedness that accompanies happiness has been said to lower the chance of strokes and heart attacks. Laughter releases tension and add to persons overall sense of well-being. Happiness is not death, or sorrow. It is not gloom, depression or heavy-heartedness. Happiness does not lament nor does it worry. It is neither moody ...
