There are essentially three types of pleasure.

They can be divided into the earned and the unearned.

The first type of unearned pleasure is the kind derived from the use of narcotics. Unfortunately, it exchanges a short term and momentary pleasure for a long term and lasting harm.

The second form of unearned pleasure is that which one feels in the observance of something beautiful or entertaining. Experiencing a lovely sunset or sunrise are examples of this type of pleasure.

The earned pleasure, which is the greatest and most long lasting is the result of our accomplishing something meaningful to us. My becoming a published author is an example of this type of pleasure.