I think normality is like having plenty of food. Once you have it for a while it doesn't cause happiness, but it's sorta a prerequisite to be calm and happy. But what causes happiness - is different than what causes normality.
In my experience to be happy you have to engage the ego.
It's sorta volatile - it can also make you really miserable - but it seems like I have to have my ego on for something in order to feel happy.
I think normality is like having plenty of food. Once you have it for a while it doesn't cause happiness, but it's sorta a prerequisite to be calm and happy. But what causes happiness - is different than what causes normality.
In my experience to be happy you have to engage the ego.
It's sorta volatile - it can also make you really miserable - but it seems like I have to have my ego on for something in order to feel happy.