[Happiness is] a ghost, it’s a shadow. You can’t really chase it. It’s a by-product, a very pleasant side effect to a life lived well.

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When we think about happiness, we tend to think about things that are fleeting or that are not always available. We think about the good times, the great moments in life, and the accomplishments that bring happiness. However, happiness is certainly not something that can be put into a time-frame. Happiness is found in the here-and-now, in the simple things in life like listening to the sound of your favorite song or looking at a photo of someone you love.

Happiness can also come from an intellectual pursuit like reading a book or solving a problem at work. It is something you feel when you are engaged in something whether it be conversation with friends or family or simply doing the things you love to do.

Source: The Geography Of Bliss: One Grumps Search For The Happiest Places In The World

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