Living a Happy Life

We all desire to live a happy life, mere survival does not satisfy us. And that’s where things get complicated and tricky! “What’s a happy life? Am I happy? Why I’m not happy? How do I live a happy life?” These are questions that most of us have reflected on at some point in our lives. It’s easy to get caught up with the expectation of living a happy life. I believe there’s no such thing as living life on a linear line of happiness without any disruptions or ups and downs. That’s just not real. Life is full of experiences and some of those experiences are simply not happy ones. Pain and pleasure are intertwined in real life. I think what’s most important and practical is that we strive to live a rich, authentic, and meaningful life with a deep sense of gratitude. Happiness will be a guaranteed byproduct of living such a life.