Do you press the "pause" button - the "until" button in life by saying "I can't be happy until..."? All this accomplishes is a delay in your entry into your innate state of happiness, which is independent of outer circumstances. So press the "play" button and rejoice in the now-ness of the moment!

Happiness is a natural state of being.

Happiness is the natural state of our being

Human beings have a tendency to push away unwanted pain, but my experience is that when I give my consent to it, it delivers its gift and moves on.

Complaint is a prayer to the devil.

You cannot bring anything new into your life until you are grateful for what you have now.

Happiness and joy are inner qualities that can't be shaken by outer circumstances because they are inherent within the core Self.