Perseverance is a Road to Happiness

It has taken me a very long time to realize this about life, but perseverance has become a character trait that I’ve come to greatly admire, and nowadays I feel it is the best road to happiness. I have done so many things in life that have not worked out the way that I had wished, so many goals and projects that have failed miserably. I have spent my share of life being downcast and

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What is Happiness? Happiness and Comfort

It’s something we want, a feeling that feels good, but what is happiness? Is it an ability possessed only by the higher intellect of the human, or is it a primal ability for survival? Is it something that comes naturally, and if so why are so many people seeking to “find” happiness?

The Definition of Happiness

The basic definition of happiness is: “Happiness is a mental state of well-being characterized by positive emotions ranging from contentment

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Getting Back Your Authentic Happiness

There was a time in my life when I was very confused and I was definitely not full of authentic happiness. My whole life had “turned out” just as I’d thought it would. I graduated school, I got a job and a wonderful place to live. I had friends, family, plus a meaningful relationship. When I looked to my future, it was filled with vivid, pleasant days. The part that I hadn’t planned on was

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