As soon as we became aware of the world and ourselves in it, we began to formulate expectations on ourselves, others, and circumstances. At the core of these expectations, whether conscious our subconscious in nature, is our desire to be happy – being in a state of contentment which, in turn, brings peace and rest to our lives. Measuring Happiness. As we journey through life, we seek external markers to gauge our state of happiness. These markers typically fall in three (3