Happiness is one of the most precious things in life.1it, a man will feel that his ill fate has taken charge of him and the world is utterly dark and dreadful. As a result, too many people2of happiness as their ultimate goal of life. What is happiness? Many people think that when they become rich and successful, happiness will3 follow. Let me tell you that nothing is further from the truth. The world is full of very rich people who are as4as if they were living in hell. Besides, we have read stories about movie stars who 5suicide or died from drugs. It is6 that money is not everything.

    Happiness is not an end7 in itself but is more of a way of life. If you're waiting for happiness to8, it's likely that it never will! The only time to be happy is right now! When you're always wanting something more and always looking forward to a time when you'll be “happy”, you'll never9that goal. Happiness is not a set of accomplishments or the10of material things. You must accept that life will always have11and things will not always go your way. Instead of feeling disappointed when things don't 12the way you'd hoped, you'd better feel13for the experience.14dreaming of a brighter, happier and richer tomorrow, you'd better make today as wonderful as you can.

    Happiness is not some state we will one day reach for good, but a15 process of honest, productive work which makes a real contribution to others and makes you feel you are a useful and16person. Just as a famous saying goes, “There is no way to happiness. Happiness is the way.” Happiness is a17decision that you can make right now. Thinking of the future and having aspirations is essential to 18 a happy and fulfilled life.

    In a word,19 waiting for happiness to arrive and simply decide to be happy! It's not some great goal or destination, but a journey and a20.