Anyone could be unhappy; it took no courage and effort. True achievement lay in struggling to be happy~
The notion that we have to work at happiness comes as news to many people. We assume it's a feeling that comes as a result of good things that just happen to us, things over which we have little or no control. But the opposite is true; happiness is largely under our control. It is a battle to be fought and not a feeling to be awaited. To achieve a happy life, it's necessary to overcome some stumbling blocks.
And what i want to mention is that the belief that something permanent transcends us and that our existence has some larger meaning can help us be happier. We need a spiritual faith, or a philosophy of life.
I saw this para in my despressing time, and it occurred to me that i was taking the easy way out as the para had said~i should change my mind and i'll be much happier than i've expected. And life will be much easier.~:D