"Real happiness comes from living life right now." I just finished a book about the philosophy of the Dali Lama, and he pretty much says the same thing ... like the point of life is to enjoy happiness. Finding happiness isn't so easy, in a complex world where work is necessary to survive, and good paying jobs are hard to find. Still, happiness can be found in doing laundry, holding a baby, eating beautiful food, or a walk even in the rain. I still plan, although not as much as I used to, because my plans are like a road map, of where I *might* be traveling to. (Good to have, but stay flexible.) Find out what brings you peace, and that feeling of warmth that makes you smile, and enjoy the happiness you can, along the way. Great reminders. Thank you, for posting this.