"When life becomes too complicated and we feel overwhelmed, it is often useful just to stand back and remind ourselves of our overall purpose, our overall goal. When faced with a feeling of stagnation and confusion, it may be helpful to take an hour, an afternoon or even several days to simply reflect on what it is that will truly bring us happiness, and then reset our priorities on the basis of that...
...We may decide, for instance to get married, to have children or to embark on a career of study to become a lawyer, an artist or an electrician. The firm resolve to become happy, to learn about the factors that lead to happiness and take positive steps to build a happier life - can be just such a decision."
"The turning-toward happiness as a valid goal and the conscious decision to seek happiness in a systematic manner can profoundly change the rest of our lives."