“The secret to happiness, you see, is not found in seeking more, but in developing the capacity to enjoy less.” — Socrates
The teachings of Socrates were so influential that he’s often referred to as the father of all philosophy. He died before Stoicism was codified as a school of thought, but many of his views on the nature of happiness were echoed by Stoic philosophers hundreds of years later.
Socrates realized that the definition of happiness is really quite simple: it’s just the lack of desire for more.
You can have the most money and possessions in the world, but you’ll never be happy as long as you continue to want more. And even the poorest people can experience true happiness, if they decide that what they do have is enough.
When you take stock of your life and realize that you have everything you want, then you’ve discovered what it means to be truly happy. It’s fine to strive for more, but don’t make the mistake of thinking that you need anything else.