The meaning of Happiness. Happiness is obviously something of great importance to us, especialy at this moment of the year . When it comes to the question : ARE YOU HAPPY ? it takes me a few moments to answer ,i realize that happiness doesn't reside in my head , like contentment but it pervades the entire body. we shouldn't take it for granted that health is the key component of happiness , family , shelter , food , our country , and the list goes on and on . There is a film called " The Pursuit of happyness" here the word " Happyness" with a "y" is not a misspelled . but it is inteded to show that the true meaning of happiness is being Happy .