The pursuit of happiness is a universal quest.
Happiness, it seems, is an essential ingredient for living a good life.
Unfortunately, many of us feel that happiness is elusive or fleeting.
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Or, worse, that our happiest days are already behind us, never to come again.
However, recent research shows that most people experience a steady rise in happiness as they grow older.
Not only are the findings surprisingtheyre also encouraging.
At what age do we feel happiest?
After analyzing the results, the researchers found that theres a certain age when people are happiest: 70.
23, 35, 70…
In the end, theres no single definitive answer.
In any case, most scientists agree that happinessmust be cultivatedin every gesture of daily life.
As the writerGeorges Perecmight say, its found in theinfraordinarythe humdrum, nonevent occurrences of everyday life.
However, every life, career, and emotional path is unique.
The only given is that everyone will inevitably experience highs and lows at different points throughout their lives.
