Unit 2 What is happiness to you“幸福快乐”， 多么诱人的字眼， 谁不想幸福快乐呢？ 不同的人对幸福快乐有不同的理解。 让我们一起来看看下面这个人是如何理解幸福快乐的吧！ In a survey taken in Asian countries, parents were asked what they wanted most for their children.The response was that they wanted their children to be successful.In America, parents were asked a similar question.Generally, American parents expressed a desire for their children to be happy.People everywhere seem to be in search for happiness.Many have sought a variety of sources for their feelings of happiness.Some have put their heart and efforts into their work.Too many have turned to drugs and alcohol.Untold numbers have looked for it in the possession of expensive cars, vacation homes, and other popular “toys”．This thinking is dangerous because it presupposes that happiness is a “response” to having, being or doing something.In life, we all experience stimulus(刺激) and response.Stimulus is when a dog barks at you and bares his teeth.Response is when your heart beats faster, your palms get sweaty and you prepare to run.Today, some people think that an expensive car is stimulus.Happiness is a response.A great paying job is stimulus.Happiness is a response.This belief leaves us thinking and feeling：“I’ll be happy when...”It has been my finding that actually the opposite is true.I believe that happiness is a stimulus and response is what life brings to those who are truly happy.When we are happy, we tend to have more success in our work.When we are happy, people want to be around us and enjoying loving relationships.When we are happy, we more naturally take better care of our bodies and enjoy good health.Happiness is not a response—ra...
