"Happiness, in fact, is a condition that must be prepared for, cultivated, and defended privately by each person. People who learn to control inner experience will be able to determine the quality of their lives, which is as close as any of us can come to being happy."
I like to consider myself a happy person. I have no drama in life, no regrets, and all problems I encounter can be swept away by simply focusing on maintaining my happiness. For years now I've employed the tactic of "think happy thoughts", and my life has been the better because of it.
I like this quote because it tells the reader that happiness comes from within. It's up to the person to decided whether or not they want to enjoy their life or not. Happiness is a choice, not a state of being; and the journey to make that choice is what defines us as we sift through this mortal coil.
I've always wondered why people don't just decide to be happy. Why would anyone wallow in despair when a choice could make their lives better? For me, it's always been easy. But I've come to learn that some people have a harder time making that decision. Their minds are clouded by outside influences. It's up to them to remove those influences and finally make the choice to be happy.
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