There is 7.1 billion humans on Earth searching for happiness. We seem to pursue it as though it is a necessity--such as water, air, and food. People find happiness in food, clothing, relationships, success, mon-ey, spiritual experiences. We hope to find these needs met to attain the ultimate goal called happiness.
To meet these goals, we need to realize that happiness is also a choice. It is not something that happens when the universe is aligned a certain way, or the Milky Way is angled to create a shadow of a shape or form. Happiness doesn't come from external factors--from money or a new partner. It is within you.
Your happiness doesn't depend on others' moods. You may be around people who frustrate you, who make you so angry that you end the relationship, but they can't decide if you are happy or miserable.
There are infinite reasons for a certain person coming into your life. It can be to help you build your own interpersonal skills that will propel you into something better in your future. We wonder sometimes, "What did I do to deserve this?" or "Why is this person treating me like that?" There is a reason for every-thing. The question is: Is your happiness dependent on these external factors?
Developing that inner feeling of happiness depends on only one person: you. No one else has a direct link to your happiness. It is determined by your state of mind. Choose to be positive, upbeat, to stay in front of those with a negative attitude and poor behavior, and don't let them ruin your joyful outlook on life. It is like battling Satan--it might be a difficult fight, but you need to be the winner. That builds your personality and attitude toward life.
