I am seeing two side of human’s nature. One my doctor friend, with much money and busy schedule, but always languishes in mental agony and stress. And there is a young frail mother with kilos of bricks on his head and a small child playing nearby half build building structure, doing manual work while joking with fellow women labourers in same hard pressed situation!
Happiness is a CONSCIOUS mental decision, same like many CONSCIOUSLY choose to feel terrible. A unique neurological mechanism stimulates emotions what we demand from it!
Happiness does not bond with wealth, success, luxury, drinks and fame. Affluent people are not happier than those with less money. Many celebrities are seen living with depression and sadness.
We can be cheerful without intelligence, and in midst of misery, failures, sickness, penury and torture. Many during Second World War whose children and close relatives were killed front of them were seen spiritually joyous.
So, be jovial, act humorous, no matter what your present circumstances and mental state are. Your decision shall reign circumstances. Let the circumstances never reign and overrule you, otherwise, desire for a happy life and happy self will only be a mirage, no matter what you have gained.