Are we happy?

All the while we have been conditioned to believe,

- Working hard on something and finally being able to achieve it makes us happy.

- Pushing ourselves out of our comfort zones and accomplishing what majority thought is impossible makes us happy. 

- Being the topper of something makes us happy.

- Getting to a specific shape makes us happy.

- Buying an iPhone/ car/ house makes us happy.

Plus all those things which we believe makes us happy. 

When I think of the above, was just wondering are we trying to be Happy or Proud?

Is pride synonymous with happiness? 

Does that mean, we should feel that we are worthy of happiness only when we feel proud about ourselves?

If that's the case, why are we unable to be proud about ourselves for being better than yesterday? 

Is it because no one other than us  knows about it ?

Are we trying to be happy or make someone happy?

If the intention is not to make someone else happy, are we trying to prove someone?

Why do we have to prove them ?

Does their validation really mean that much to us ? 

Is it more important than how we see ourselves ?

If so, even if we succeed, will that happiness last ? 

Just thinking...