Why Happiness Is Fleeting and What to Aim for Instead

A man stood on top of a mountain with hands in the air

Happiness is fleeting. It comes and goes. Think of accomplishing an elusive goal; in the moment, we’re full of happiness, joy and elation, but as soon as we reach the peak, it starts to diminish… quicker than a boulder gathering momentum, rolling down a hill. Therefore, we must at least question: Is happiness the goal? […]