Happiness Instead of searching for it, just “be” it… How to Stop Overthinking Your Happiness, by Iris Mauss, Brett Q. Ford | DailyGood The “key”? Gratitude for little things. As the Dalai Lama put it, simply, “The purpose of life is to be happy.” The Westminster Catechism says, “Love God and enjoy them forever.” (“moosage” version) It is really a “being” thing much more than a doing or seeking thing. It’s about surrendering to and in the Lover of our soul. The “pursuit” of happiness most often leads to unhappiness. }:- a.m.