I wouldn't say it's a short term state. At least personally, I can pause at any point in the day and think "am I happy", to which the answer is usually yes. Of

I wouldn't say it's a short term state. At least personally, I can pause at any point in the day and think "am I happy", to which the answer is usually yes. Of course there are peaks and valleys, which as you described, are usually short bursts of emotion — like when you listen to your favorite song or see your best friend. But I think happiness also exists at a more baseline level when you are just... content in being.