Good Morning,

No, this is not to say that we can not be happy, that we will never achieve happiness. Rather, happiness because of one specific event does not last. Humans are strivers. We are not content to have achieved and then stop and be content with what we have done.

Why, then, do some people always seem happy?

Achievement does not need to be greatness. For most of us, it is daily accomplishments and the satisfaction that comes from accomplishing. I lived another day. I painted the door that needed painted. I sat around with a group of friends and shared stories. I won at bocce. I helped someone I didn’t even know. I could go on and on. I am sure you could too.

We have all seen people who seem to have everything and are always unhappy. We have seen others who are walking through the valley of dark shadows and seem to be happy. What makes the difference? My belief is it the happy ones are always pursuing and looking expectedly toward something. They enjoy the moment but recognize it is the moment. When the grand kids come to visit, we are so happy to see them. When, several days, they leave, we are so happy to see them go home. In a few days, we are happy looking forward to their next visit.

I believe true happiness comes from the pursuit. It is not an end state.

Don’t worry, be happy!

Jim