happiness isn't the same as contentment - it's a by-product. it can also be a by-product of other things too. but if you do want to achieve it, then contentment is a good starting point. <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/smile.gif" alt="" />
the point about "happiness" is that you can't chase it directly - because if you do it tends to burst the bubble, or move out of your grasp, or whatever other image you like.
some of the world's saddest people are those chasing "happiness" through wealth, status, drink, fame, marriage or whatever.
happiness just sneaks up on you when you've got the other stuff right. <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/party.gif" alt="" />
