Being happy isn't something that just comes in life.  As I get older I realize why Thomas Jefferson placed the phrase the pursuit of happiness in the Declaration of Independence.  The reason is because everyone is entitled to pursue their form of happiness.  Whatever makes you happy has to be pursued.  It isn't something that anyone can give you.  Each one of us has to pursue it. When you pursue something, you have to chase it, capture it, drag it down until it says uncle.  Happiness doesn't come easily, but chase it, capture it, drag it down until you're overflowing with it.  Pursue happiness.  Enjoy your life.