many people make the idea of happiness too complicated and then try and chase after it. but happiness is like a rainbow - run after it too hard and it disappears.
try for contentment instead. contentment is based on appreciating what you have, not chasing what you think you want.
the lucky people who know how to be content with life, and appreciate the moments are the usually the ones who are the happiest. it's a 'free bonus' rather than something you buy direct! <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/shhh.gif" alt="" />
happiness = contentment + a smile
(Hope that wasn't too long Ubes... <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/biggrin.gif" alt="" /> )