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Let’s talk about happiness; that beautiful right that we are guaranteed in the Constitution, which is often the most difficult to achieve. I think it’s interesting that our founding fathers specifically wrote the “pursuit of happiness” because a constant state of happiness is hard to grasp and even harder to hold on to.

Nonetheless, we all continue to strive every day toward some form of happiness. For some, being happy is the ultimate goal and life’s sole purpose. It’s an important concept. And who better to provide insight on it than “Happy” singer himself, Pharrell Williams?

Pharrell briefly spoke to New York students at the United Nations Headquarters on March 20, the International Day of Happiness. He talked about all the opportunities and experiences that his love for songs brought him but, put simply, he had one clear message: Music may have been what brought him happiness, but it is vital to find the trigger that induces laughter and smiles in your own life.

“Happiness is your birthright; it’s a reaction to something or someone or a moment, and you have this birthright, and you have access to that as long as you’re breathing,” Pharrell said.

I realized that it’s the little things that bring me the most joy in my life. There are a million and one how-to find happiness books, but when it comes down to it, I don’t believe this feeling of bliss is something that you merely stumble upon. You find happiness within yourself.

Stop depending on other people, material objects or places as your main source of delight. The only person that is responsible for your happiness is you. Wake up tomorrow with the resolution to be happy and watch the day work wonders.

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