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 The idea that there are constant reminders out there for people to “be happy” even back in ancient times is telling of how we’re not naturally wired to be.That happiness is something to be sought after and lived.

It already lives within you, but you gotta do things to activate it. 
 Honestly, I think happiness comes from contentment and gratitude 
 Yes. The Goldilocks of what enough is. It also comes from giving and reciprocating. 
 I agree, seeing the good in the small things. 
 Exactly 

You have to pause sometimes and be grateful for the little things 
 I might be different.  For me happiness is setting goals and achieving them.  

When I don’t have a goal I am lost and life looses meaning.

More and more I notice work goals don’t do it first me. It has to be personal goals. 
 I don't think you're different. I also don't think there's a formula. Knowing what does is just as important.  
 I guess success makes you happy

To me, contentment is more important than success

To each his own 
 For me a precondition is exercise, biking and walking. 
 It is true, it is only in each of us. The phrases and self-help books, overabundant. Have a nice Sunday !! 
 Same to you! 🫂 
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Spreading love and sharing it with the world helps 🫂 
 Feel that.