HAPPINESS
The overcoming of not unknown obstacles toward a known goal and, transiently, the contemplation of, or indulgence in, pleasure.
From the AOGP Abridged Scientology Dictionary — based on original LRH source materials, updated through 1982.
Usage
A staff member completing a difficult project against tight deadlines would experience happiness — the satisfaction comes from overcoming the obstacles, not merely from the end result.
Why It Matters
In Scientology, happiness is understood as an active state tied to pursuit of goals, not passive contentment. This definition gives a person a practical measure of whether their life is oriented toward meaningful purposes.
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