Topic > How to be happy - 731

People are evil. Well, everyone except you, of course. They will use you for their personal pleasure and gain and then take you down when you least expect it. The world we live in is cruel, so it's no surprise that we may often struggle to stay happy. And if that scares you, then that's fine and understandable; wallow in your self-pity and feign contentment in the bottomless abyss of misery and loneliness, because these are comfortable places where it is perfectly acceptable to make zero effort. But if you become a little proactive, you'll find that whatever your dream is, whether it's getting promoted in the office or conquering the world, you'll see that happiness comes with its rewards. And this simple but seemingly unattainable emotion can be seen a mile away, in the small act of smiling. Also, correct me if I'm wrong, but isn't frowning more muscular than smiling? So Monday morning rears its ugly head and you decide that that cloud that's been raining down on you for years simply needs to go away. You wonder, “But if it's that easy, how right?...