STOP AND THINK – The secret to happiness, of course, is not getting what you want; it’s wanting what you get. (Hyman Schachtel, 20th century rabbi)
Like so many other things in life, it is attitude or perspective that makes the difference. As a child you may have really been disappointed (unhappy) when you didn’t receive what you wanted at Christmas. If we can learn to be grateful for what we receive, that attitude will bring with it contentment (happiness) and satisfaction with what we receive.
I have learned to be content whatever the circumstances. (Philippians 4:11)