Thurs. For Today

December 1st, All that is required to feel that here and now is happiness is a simple, frugal heart. Nikos Kazantakis Happiness is not a spectacular production, introduced with clashing cymb als and blaring trumpets. It comes quietly, unexpectedly to one who would not dream of chasing it. Happiness makes its own terms. The world likes to think happiness is a corolary of success, fame and wealth, and that may indeed be true in some instances. The greater likelihood, however, is that happiness arrives as the unannounced guest of some humble heart. For today: What is my idea of happiness?