René Descartes

Faites une introduction en répondant à la problématique « Qu'attendons-nous pour être heureux ? » En incluant les phrases ci-dessous. "Il n'est pas difficile d'être malheureux ou mécontent, il suffit de s'asseoir, comme un prince qui attend qu'on l'amuse." ALAIN, Propos sur le bonheur. Le bonheur file, il nous échappe. Faut-il l'avoir perdu pour reconnaitre sa présence passée et perdue. Nous désirons être heureux mais, quand nous le sommes, nous n'en prenons pas forcément conscience. L'homme ordinaire croit à la chance et à sa bonne étoile. Le sage a une attitude qui tend à générer le bonheur. Il sait apprécier les plaisirs de la vie, il ne gâche pas son bonheur. La vie n'est que vicissitudes. Pour atteindre le bonheur, il faut dans un 1er temps se libérer de quelques craintes: la peur de la mort, la peur de souffrir, la peur de ne pas être heureux. Pour parvenir à cet état de bonheur, il faut éviter d'avoir des désirs insatisfaits et donc réduire nos désirs afin de tous pouvoir les satisfaire. Désirer l'impossible me rendrait à coup sûr malheureux, je dois alors maitriser mes désirs. Un idéal de l'imagination. Le bonheur n'est pas une fin morale. Le concept de bonheur est un concept si indéterminé, que, malgré le désir qu'a tout homme d'arriver à être heureux, personne ne peut jamais dire en termes précis et cohérents ce que véritablement il désire et il veut.

When contemplating the question "What are we waiting for to be happy?" one cannot help but be reminded of the profound words of Alain, who remarked, "It is not difficult to be unhappy or discontented, one simply needs to sit back, like a prince waiting to be entertained." These words resonate with a certain truth that often eludes us: happiness is not a passive state that we stumble upon, but rather an active pursuit that requires our constant attention and effort. The ephemeral nature of happiness is a reality that we all experience. It slips through our fingers like sand, leaving us longing for its presence once it has departed. It is only in its absence that we fully appreciate its past and lost presence. How peculiar it is that we yearn for happiness, yet when we possess it, we often fail to recognize and cherish it. The ordinary man believes in luck and his fortunate stars, attributing his happiness to external forces beyond his control. In contrast, the wise man adopts an attitude that seeks to cultivate happiness from within. He knows how to appreciate the simple pleasures of life, refusing to squander his happiness on trivial matters. Such wisdom enables him to navigate the vicissitudes of life with grace and contentment. To truly attain happiness, one must first liberate oneself from certain fears: the fear of death, the fear of suffering, the fear of not being happy. These fears, deeply rooted in our psyche, bind us to a perpetual state of discontent. It is only by overcoming them that we can hope to achieve true happiness. Furthermore, in order to reach such a state of flourishing, it is essential to avoid harboring unfulfilled desires. We must, therefore, strive to reduce our desires and embrace contentment with what we already possess. For desire, when left unchecked, becomes a bottomless pit of insatiability that can never be filled. It is by mastering our desires that we find the key to lasting happiness. Yet, we must beware of falling into the trap of desiring the impossible, for such a pursuit will inevitably lead to unhappiness. Instead, we must learn to temper our desires with reason, cultivating a sense of detachment from the unattainable. In doing so, we can free ourselves from the perpetual cycle of longing and disappointment. It is important to note that happiness is not some moral end in itself. It is not a virtue that one acquires or possesses. Rather, it is a subjective experience that is shaped and influenced by our perceptions, circumstances, and desires. As such, the concept of happiness remains elusive and elusive, defying precise definition and explanation. Despite our innate desire to be happy, we find ourselves unable to articulate and comprehend what it is that we truly desire and seek. In conclusion, the question of what we are waiting for to be happy is a complex and multifaceted one. Happiness cannot be passively acquired or expected, but rather demands our active participation and introspection. It requires us to confront our fears, temper our desires, and cultivate a state of contentment within ourselves. Indeed, the pursuit of happiness is not for the faint of heart, but for those brave enough to navigate the labyrinth of their own desires, fears, and perceptions in search of a glimpse of fleeting bliss.