what is happiness?

one fine day while reading, m found this interesting article, which m totally AGREE. therefore m decided to share..

Happiness is something everyone wants to have. You may be successful and have a lot of money, but without happiness it will be meaningless.

Here is the definition of happiness:

• a state of well-being and contentment
• a pleasurable or satisfying experience

This definition is a good starting point and we can dig deeper from it. The best way to do that is to consult some of the greatest minds in history. So I researched what these people say about happiness and found 10 essential definitions. Each of them has deep meaning. Take your time to absorb it.
Here they are:

• Happiness is when what you think, what you say, and what you do are in harmony.

• Happiness is that state of consciousness which proceeds from the achievement of one's values.

• Happiness is something that you are and it comes from the way you think.

• Happiness is essentially a state of going somewhere, wholeheartedly, one-directionally, without regret or reservation.

• Happiness is not a reward – it is a consequence.

• Happiness is different from pleasure. It has something to do with struggling and enduring and accomplishing.

• Happiness is the meaning and the purpose of life, the whole aim and end of human existence.

• Happiness is not something you experience, it's something you remember.

• Happiness is not a station you arrive at, but a manner of traveling.

• Happiness is the spiritual experience of living every minute with love, grace and gratitude.

All in all, I would say that happiness is a decision. Your happiness is your decision to make. All the quotes above require actions on our part and actions require decisions.
So what do you think? What is happiness?