How to Be Happy

The plural of desideratum…that would be Desiderata, the legendary wisdom from Max Erhmann. I copied it at the end of this post. I like to read it on occasion to remind myself of the truths. What strikes me this time is the last sentence: Strive to be happy.

It does take striving. Life down here on earth batters and sucks away happiness. I think everything gets easier when you realize and accept this fact. And here’s the human triumph–There’s nothing to stop you from being happy, right in the m...