Happiness isn’t something we chase down or earn—it’s something we learn to notice. This excerpt reminds us that real joy lives in ordinary moments: the warmth of someone’s voice, the comfort of being understood, the quiet peace of knowing you’re loved. It’s not the grand achievements or perfect conditions we imagine will finally make us happy; it’s the small, tender pieces of life that open our hearts without effort. Happiness begins when we stop measuring our worth by success or timelines and s