Many people think that when they become rich and successful, happiness will
naturally follow. Let me tell you that nothing is further from the truth.
The world is full of very rich people who are as miserable as if they were living
in hell. We have read stories about movie stars who committed suicide or
died from drugs. Quite clearly, money is not the only answer to all
problems. Wealth obtained through dishonest means does not bring happiness.
Lottery winnings do not bring happiness. Gamble winnings do not bring
happiness. To my mind, the secret to happiness lies in your successful work,
in your contribution towards others' happiness and in your wealth
you have earned through your own honest effort. If you obtain wealth
through luck or dishonest means, you will know that it is ill earned money.
If you get your money by taking advantage of others or by hurting others,
you will not be happy with it. You will think you are a base person. Long-term
happiness is based on honesty, productive work, contribution, and self-esteem.
Happiness is not an end; it is a process.It is a continuous process of honest,
productive work which makes a real contribution to others and makes
you feel you are a useful, worthy person. As Dr. Wayne wrote, "There is no way
to happiness. Happiness is the way."There is no use saying"Some day when
I achieve these goals,when I get a car, build a house and own my own business,
then I will be really happy." Life just does not work that way. If you wait for
certain things to happen and depend on external circumstances of life to make
you happy, you will always feel unfulfilled. There will always be something missing.