happiness

I recently listened to a podcast featuring Shawn Achor, who gave one of the best definitions of happiness I have ever heard.

"Happiness is not the belief that everything is great. Happiness is the belief that change is possible . . . Happiness is the joy one feels striving for one's potential."

I have felt that happiness as I have embarked on a journey to a master's degree in Family and Human Development. It's really hard, but good.