The Basis of Happiness

If we cannot find the abundant life and complete happiness in the realm of the physical, wherein lies the basis of happiness? In the first place, I would say that happiness comes from within, and not from without. As the good book says, “. . . as he [a man] thinketh in his heart, so is he”. I shall paraphrase that statement by saying, “As a man thinketh in his heart, so shall his joy become.” We control our happiness from within by our thoughts and actions. People can be happy without an abundance of material things, even living under the most meager circumstances, if they will abide by the laws which bring about happiness. – Milton R. Hunter, “Men Are, That They Might Have Joy,” Conference Report, April 1954, p. 128

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