Happiness may vary from person to person, but in truth, it is not a result — it is a process. Finding joy in what we do is the essence; the outcome is simply a bonus. We often tell ourselves, “Once this happens, once I achieve that, once I finally get there — then I’ll be happy.” In doing so, we shift our focus entirely to the outcome. Until we reach it, we rush through life, losing the joy of the present moment. This kind of happiness is actually postponed happiness. Sometimes reaching a goal may take years. For example, someone with limited income might think, “I’ll be truly happy when…