The Beautiful Yet Devastating Truth About Being Happy

Most people chase the wrong things — and realize it too late.

I don’t know you, but I know you want to be happy.

We all do — but our behavior tells a different story.

This year alone, I spent four months in Thailand, living two minutes from the beach. All I owned was in my backpack — I never had less, I never spent less, and I’ve never been so happy with my life.

But often, something was missing, no matter how beautiful the sunset, how deafening the beats at the party, or how tasty the food.

However, this won’t make you happy — but something else will. And it’s right in front of your nose all the time.

My best friend took a deep drag before he spoke.

“You know what I’ve realized? The goal isn’t the goal. The path isn’t the goal, either. The path doesn’t fucking matter. What matters are the people you walk the path with.”

The smoke lingered in the air for a second as to underline the significance of his words. Then, the night breeze took it away, leaving us with a clear view of the stars.

Your relationships are the major determining factor of your happiness.

Not your money.

Not your health.

Not your status.

Just the quality of the connections with the people around you.

Human behavior is often paradoxical.

Even though your relationships make you happy, you often spend a lot more time at work, in front of the TV, or letting phone calls go to…

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