Bert’s therapy/Session 25: Happy

How are you today?

Not happy.

How come?

I don’t have what I want.

And what is it you want?

A less angry wife.

And a job that pays better.

And a son who can pass Math.

And to be twenty pounds thinner.

And a reason to smile occasionally.

To feel happier, you mean.

Yeah.

Any suggestions?

Just one.

Redefine happiness.

Redefine?

Yes. Stop thinking of happiness

as about getting what

you want.

Try thinking of it as about

having what you need.

What difference would that make?

Let’s see.

Would you rather be underpaid

or unemployed?

Underpaid.

Would you rather have an

angry wife or be divorced?

Have an angry wife.

Would you rather have a Math

dunce for a son or no son at all?

I’d rather have the dunce.

Would you rather be overweight

or have a terminal illness?

Overweight.

Congratulations. Sounds like

you already have at least some

of what you need.

Plus maybe even…

a reason to smile.