Being able to feel a relief or a soothing feeling where the majority of problems seem smaller or non-existent. Being able to feel relaxation and tranquility really puts a smile on ones face. For how can one feel happy and yet still be worried, its not possible. Happiness is being able to go about the day worry free.
One quality of happiness is being able to accept oneself. For how can you say to a person that there life is terrible, when you're walking in the same shoes. Some people have problems looking into a mirror and adjusting themselves to say "This is who you are, and this is what makes you happy". Being able to conform with oneself is the start of happiness.
Stability is another key role to happiness. Being stable with what is at hand and what is given should be enough to keep someone happy. Why keep asking for more and more things that think will aspire happiness, when all is being asked for is trouble. Taking hold of ground and acceptance is happiness. Stay firm in what is already there, for it is a gateway to happiness.
To look ahead rather than the past is a step in happiness. All things that were made, done, or happened is the past; leave it at that. To be truly content is to accept stability for the future. One may never know where they will end up, but hoping for the best with a heart is happiness.
This Is Happiness (as of 3/11/09)