To put this question into proper context, we need to review some background information first. The capacity to take joy in life is closely linked to biology & genetics. Studies have shown that a person is likely to be happier, according to the degree of electrical activity produced by the pre-frontal cortex of the brain. Even in studies of identical twins, it was discovered that each individual has a natural happiness level, and a person’s “average” level is almost always inherited. But this does not mean we are stuck with nature’s levels. We can rise above our natural level by practicing habits that encourage happiness & discourage unhappiness.

True happiness is what everyone is looking for – it is what makes life worthwhile, but it seems very elusive for most of us. There is opportunity to be grateful for our many inherent blessings and to see the good in everything, but generally, we do just the opposite. We usually do not miss any opportunity to be unhappy. This is easy, because our mind is activated...

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