This topic didn’t really cross my mind until I was watching a YouTube video titled “[Going Seventeen] EP.102 13 인의 성난 사람들 #2 (13 Angry Men #2).” In the video, twelve grown men sit in a circle at their desks, gearing up for a discussion on a specific topic.
They can choose to either agree or disagree, splitting into two groups where everyone gets to share their views on the topic—that’s just how discussions roll. After that, they’ll vote to see if a majority can agree on the idea that “happiness you’re not aware of in the moment doesn’t count as happiness.” And yeah, that question is one of the discussion points from the video.
Personally, I believe that our feelings, including happiness, are tied to our minds. In simple terms, it all comes down to our consciousness. You don’t need to be consciously aware to feel happy, just like any other emotions; it’s all about how we react to what’s going on around us.
You might wonder when we actually become conscious? Well, aside from times when we’re asleep, knocked out or gone, we’re usually awake or aware. As long as we’re conscious, we can feel, think and act as we normally do. The truth is, we often miss our feelings; we’re frequently unaware when we’re happy, sad, upset, angry or disappointed.