Hi Raoul,

Happiness is a relative proposition - like all things. One moment's happiness must be immediately realigned to the future and so it fades aways as we seek greater an greater experiences, joys and understanding.

What made us happy a year ago or a decade ago, is not necessarily always what fills the bill today.

We constantly re-evaluate our position as we strive to attain goals, relationships, etc. of ever-higher calibre.

Happiness is always matched with unhappiness though - this is inescapable.

To be happy - we must be unhappy first.

That ol' sine wave is simply going up and down...

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When we ride the center of the waves, like an expert surfer, we are as close to equilibrium as possible. When we follow the highs and lows we are in for a bumpy ride.

Ecstacy is followed by deep depression.

When one understands more things one is less ecstatic and less depressed.

The balanced understanding leads to peace of mind.

This is even more satisfying than just happiness.

I know whenever I get off the balance beam - that's the only time when I get into trouble.

Best wishes,

SDAI-Tech1