IN one of Turgenev's novels, two of the characters discuss the subject of happiness. One of them wonders why present enjoyment "seems an intimation of some measureless happiness existing apart somewhere rather than actual happiness." In reply, the other one quotes the saying, "Happiness is where we are not."
Since time out of mind, mankind have sought for happiness in material pursuits, in the illusive pleasures of the senses, or in the acquisition of money or fame. But where is actual happiness to be found? Does it exist apart somewhere, always where we are not?
Christ Jesus, whose teachings and example have given genuine happiness to great numbers of his followers, taught (Luke 17: 20, 21),"The kingdom of God cometh not with observation:neither shall they say, Lo here! or, lo there! for, behold, the kingdom of God is within you."
