Gratitude is a way for people to appreciate what they have instead of always reaching for something new in the hopes it will make them happier, or thinking they can't feel satisfied until every physical and material need is met.

Can preaching happiness perpetuate unhappiness?

In today’s world, it seems as though everyone is searching for happiness. We’re looking for it when we struggle to achieve that elusive work/life balance, just as we look for it in trying to establish a regular gym or yoga habit. At root, all of us are trying to answer that essential question — how exactly do we get to the good life?