Finding happiness is finding yourself. The ancient philosopher Aristotle suggested that happiness is the one human desire, and all other human desires exist to obtain happiness. He believed that there were four levels of happiness: happiness from immediate gratification, from comparison and achievement, from making positive contributions, and from achieving fulfilment. Happy people still fell the whole range of human emotions – anger, frustration, boredom, loneliness, and even sadness – from time to time. But even when faced with discomfort, they have an underlying sense of optimism that things will get better, that they can deal with what is happening, and that they will be able to feel happy again. It is constant pursuit that requires continual nurturing and sustenance.
