I am going to take a guess that most of us want a happy and satisfying life. We like the feeling of happiness and of enjoyment, but how do we get it?
There is definitely no lack of stressed out and unhappy people in the world. Just look down the street. We are searching for things that we enjoy.
I want to start by clarifying that happiness doesn't mean it's the truth or it's right. Happiness is just an emotion that feels good, so we want to pursue it.
Happiness is basically wanting something then getting it. Having a want and fulfilling it. So the gift isn't giving you the happiness that you want, but it's the process of getting that gift. Happiness is us making continual progress in life.