Do you believe the purpose of our lives is to be happy?

Do you believe the purpose of our lives is to be happy?
I liked this response from Shivanand Pattanshetti 

In addition to happiness, freedom, free speech, autonomy and a sense of accomplishment are required too. These things are far less acknowledged, but we know how life gets screwed up without one of those  
#purposeoflife   #happiness   #happinessquotes  

Originally shared by Kent Gustavson

"The #purpose of our lives is to be #happy."
-- Dalai Lama

What does #joy look like for you? For this #hippo it's clearly a nice bath and a few swats of his ears! Happiness, laughter, joy, and all of those things are so important to us. Are they attached to money? Are they attached to family? Your job? What is it that makes you truly happy?

For me, it's my #dog and #cats, taking a run or bike ride through #beautiful scenery, trading stories with my parents, connecting with #friends, a good plate of #food made with fresh, local ingredients. And sitting next to my #love at breakfast. How about for you?

The #hippopotamus is not as #endangered as other #species, but its population has gone down by 20% in recent years, and is critically #threatened in the Congo due to the Civil War there. More information on the hippo is here: http://www.wcs.org/saving-wildlife/elephants/hippo.aspx

An excerpt from their website about this incredible animal: "In the ancient Greek language, hippopotamus means 'river #horse.' Formidable at 1.5 to 3 tons and armed with large canine teeth, the hippo could be the most #dangerous animal in Africa. On land, this large #mammal can run up to 14 miles an hour over short distances. In water, it can capsize fishing boats that invade its territory."

#cute #lol #animal #water #gif via Giphy #nature #conservation