Pursuit of happiness

I haven't actually watch that movie, but i was just reading pat's blog when i came across what she wrote recently :

Our task is to learn how to enjoy everyday life without diminishing other people’s chances to enjoy them.

Viktor Frankl summarised it beautifully in the preface of ‘Man’s search for Meaning’:

“Don’t aim at success – the more you aim at it and make it a target, the more you are going to miss it. For success, like happiness, cannot be pursued; it must ensue…as the unintended side-effect of one’s personal dedication to a course greater than oneself.”

After reading that paragraph a few times..slowly digesting the meaning. I came to a conclusion that indeed i agree to what Frankl said. I really like to think that hapiness as 'the unintended side-effect'. For happiness is best when you least expected it. Most of the happiest moments in my life came when I least expected it. That is why it is better not to be pursued. It is better for it to be a side-effect. As the more you give chase to it, the more likely you will fail to capture it. Because you will be so blinded by your sole purpose, living in your own fantasy world..and in the end, the harshness of reality will come crashing down on you. It is better to have no expectation at all. Live in the present and remember that the best solution to all problems are to face it. Never ever run away.

Happiness awaits, always :)