We’ve been told that happiness is the ultimate goal—that if we’re not constantly smiling, something’s wrong. But what if the constant chase for happiness is actually making us more anxious, more self-absorbed, and less resilient?

Happiness is a moment, not a lifestyle. And when we treat it like a destination, we end up lost—numbing our pain, avoiding discomfort, and missing out on deeper, richer things like purpose, character, and real joy.

You weren’t made to feel good all the time. You were made to live for something greater.