Michael,
You sound like an amazing person, especially at such young age. I am so happy for you.
In my understanding, the saying that happiness comes from within, is because you can’t find something outside that is not already in you.
The paper chase is the problem – when someone chases the next thing to make them happy and don’t find a way to enjoy the journey, they don’t feel happy when you reach the destination. If they found happiness, it’s temporary. Then another paper chase begins with the same result. The key is to find happiness in what you’re doing, which is what you’re super good at doing. Enjoy the ride my dear friend. It’s a lovely one.

“There is no path to happiness: Happiness is the path.” ~Buddha
“Happiness is the absence of striving for happiness.” ~Chuang Tzu

• This reply was modified 9 years, 11 months ago by tinybuddha.