Happiness is a choice - independent of circumstances. The really great secret - Happiness is free. Joy is a choice - but it isn't an easy choice. Know that happiness is created by the act of expressing gratitude for all of life. The path to happiness is forgiveness of everyone and gratitude for everything. Gratitude is crucial to your happiness. Consistent happiness is found through living in a state of constant gratitude. Forgiving is not a gift to someone else. Forgiving is your gift to yourself - a great gift - the gift of happiness