What/Who makes you most happy + why?
SONDER
NOUN. THE REALIZATION THAT EACH RANDOM PASSERBY IS LIVING A LIFE AS VIVID AND COMPLEX AS YOUR OWN.
What makes someone happy is unique. It could be a worldly possession. Something they do. another person.
To find this out, a two-part question was posed.
“What makes you happy + Why?� Respondants smiled and opened up about their happiness, uninhibited.
“Drumming... to be part of a conversation that’s been going on for a long time Between drummers and dancers. It brings a lot of joy to me to feel the rhythm and inspire people to dance. I love being a part of that.” -Michael Isyeah Mazza
“My husband and my two daughters. My husband is supporting me through my master’s program. My children make me happy because they sacrifice for Mommy to go to school and study. The time i get to spend with them brings me joy, for all that they put aside for me.” -Ginger Gamboa
“Making other people happy. Nothing compares to making a positive difference in someone’s life, no matter how miniscule it MAY BE.” -Max Lehman
“my friends make me happy. just the presence of other people, you just get each other... sometimes no one needs to say anything.� -ROSALIA HARTE
“I’m a B-Boy, it’s my life. When I was traveling in Colombia, I met a group of kids on the street who were dancing, and we all danced together. I gave them a shirt from Chicago, and they gave me a shirt from their dance crew. That kind of unity brings me a lot of happiness.” -Joseph Alfano
“I’ve always danced, ever since I can remember. My dad used to put quarters in the JukeBox and we would dance... I call it the ‘Secret Language of the Soul’. Dancing transports me to my happy place. It’s an expression of myself that makes me feel free.” -Veronica sims
“College. You have four years to make a bunch of mistakes. That’s all okay, but for right now, you’ve got do-overs. I’m having the time of my life with my best friends.” -Cameron Parker
“Anything related to Disney makes me so incredibly happy. I love the kinds of stories the movies tell, and the animation is spectacular. As an artist, I have an appreciation for the gorgeous visuals in each work.� -Bri Reames