Where Does Happiness Come From?

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This morning, I’m reflecting on what truly brings happiness and it’s probably simpler AND deeper than we think. Happiness seems to have less to do with our circumstances and far more to do with the shape of our soul. Harvard professor Arthur Brooks pointed to four lasting pillars – faith, family, friends, and work – as the core of a joyful life. Freedom isn’t found in chasing cravings, but in living from love and purpose. As Secrets of Heaven puts it, “Anything that springs from love for the Lord and love for the neighbor… is freedom itself – the freedom of heaven” (Secrets of Heaven §2870). Today, I invite you to gently turn toward your best intentions, feed those deeper loves, and let that be your path toward a happiness that lasts.