If there is one bit of happiness truth that has always resonated with me, it’s this: truly being happy doesn’t mean that you’re happy—or even in a good mood—all of the time. I don’t remember the first time someone said this to me, but I do know how it makes me feel everytime I remind myself of it: like everything will be okay.
I am a total product of my culture. I was born in Louisiana in 1985, and have lived in the United States my entire life. While I love to travel and experience as many cultures and influences as possible, I have definitely been exposed to—and believed in—the idea that happiness is the ultimate goal. It’s the American way! Right?
And honestly, I don’t think there’s a lot wrong with aspiring to be happy or with manifesting happiness in your day-to-day life. I think where we tend to go wrong, however, is when we place too much emphasis on a) happiness as the ultimate pursuit, and b) the idea that happiness means we are happy in every moment of every day. The latter is particularly dangerous because it makes you wonder: what are you if you’re not happy? Are you doing it all wrong?
So the idea that real happiness is just you being your regular human self is wildly encouraging and comforting to me. Here a few reasons why a life lived with emotional authenticity is a life lived with more power, and ultimately, more happiness:
Source : https://www.littlethings.com/happiness-all-the-time/