Finding Happiness Book Novels & Stories

With Elijah, the ground was too smooth—so smooth I didn't realize I was slipping until I was already falling. I just want to be happy. Is that too much to ask? My own words from the night before haunted me. Was happiness this? A quiet car, a beautiful ring in a velvet box, and a man who stabilized my life? Or was happiness the chaotic, terrifying laughter I’d shared with Kian on the sidewalk?

I like the calm in my heart and the weightlessness in my chest. “You’re happy. I’ve never seen you this happy in any of our sessions.” Because I didn’t fully understand the meaning of happiness, now that I do, I don’t need to do much. Happiness is like a tonic, only that you don’t have to drink it. You just have to love and be loved by the right people. “I am happy for you.”

Her eyes slowly filled with understanding as she recalled Eldora’s words from their first encounter. “Is it because you’ve rested enough?” Mira asked, even though she was already certain. She stepped back and sat down, no longer startled by another presence in this space. Eldora sat beside her quietly, neither confirming nor denying her theory. “Why is it greedy to want to hold on to my happiness?” Mira pouted, tossing pebbles into the stream. “It is not greedy to want to hold on to your happiness…” Eldora nodded, then added with a sly smile, “But wanting to do so without getting into trouble… now that is…”

I was excited thinking that finally, I was going to know happiness. "Tell me," I said excited and curious. "Dream but also learn to enjoy the moment. Wish for more but also enjoy what you have. Most of all, Share everything... love, money, smile. This is the path to happiness." He said smiling.' 'Wow', that was the first thing that came to my mind when I finish reading it. This book was like a ray of light inside the dark tunnel. I think I know what's wrong with Jay and how to help him.

I sat on the bench as I opened the book entitled The happiness trap by Russ Harris. Sometimes, no matter how hard we try, happiness remains elusive. We seek to find it and hold onto it, but so often this in itself leads to worry and discontent. Based on the revolutionary approach of Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), The Happiness Trap provides a path to escape this vicious cycle.

Sarah and Emil's deep and belated love received everyone's blessings, and I was the only fool from the beginning. Now that I was starting again, I wanted to live well and stay away from Emil.

I was unsure to decide whether to go or not when my aunt’s solemn voice cut through the silence of the room, she spoke hesitantly, “My happiness or others’ happiness? Which one is important?” Her factual representation of my inner struggle amazed me, she stroked my head lovingly. “Always remember one thing, Liz! Happiness is like a perfume, it only increases by sharing. If you take baby steps by being happy for others’ special occasions, you will find your happiness soon.” … Aunt Flora’s advice turned out to be life-saving for me as I enjoyed myself at the mating ceremony, the bright smile on my BFF’s face made my day.

Caspian's POV I'm a happy man. For the first time in forty-three years, I feel like I’m actually living. Desiree has made me realize that I've been unhappy all my life. I thought contentment was something I could buy, something I could control with power, money, and influence. But it turns out, happiness is more elusive than any of that—it’s found in the most unexpected places, like in the fire of a woman who challenges me at every turn.

“Apparently, it is bad for my case. And I just thought… why is it always me? Why does happiness always disappear right when I think I finally have it?” He starts to speak, but I lift my hand to stop him. “I am done being sad about it, Julian.” My fingers find the tie of my robe and pull it loose. The fabric falls from my shoulders and lands on the floor, showing the silk of my nightgown that fits my body like another layer of skin. His gaze travels over me, slow and purposeful. I can see the muscles in his jaw grow tight, a fire starting in his eyes. I take a step closer, the silk moving against my skin, a cool feeling that lights a reckless feeling inside me. “I think I have finally discove

“Alek… I’m sorry if you ever tried to link me and I didn’t answer. I swear, I tried to be normal. But I don’t know why—I don’t have a wolf. That’s why I used a phone before. It’s… it’s why I feel like such a problem here.” He didn’t hesitate. He reached for my hand, his touch steady, warm. “Happiness is found in three things: letting go of what was, enjoying what is, and having faith in what will be. Your first mate didn’t work out. But what if your second is the best thing that ever happens to you? Would you let it, if it comes?” His words sank into me, frightening and tempting all at once. Too fast. Too much. But his sincerity made my chest ache.