warning: possibly preachy post ahead... Ebullient happiness is an epiphenomenon. It's a fleeting thing that happens as a result of actions whose ultimate goal

warning: possibly preachy post ahead... Ebullient happiness is an epiphenomenon. It's a fleeting thing that happens as a result of actions whose ultimate goal is satisfaction and a sense of peace. Shooting for happy is, to quote bruce lee, "...like pointing a finger at the moon. Focus on the finger and you miss all that heavenly glory." It's a gift, but it's not a reward. Treating happiness as a reward or something you deserve is a great way to make sure you never get it. I appreciate and revel in the happy moments that come, for me, from service and exploration and study.