What gives you a feeling of purpose? Is it money, helping people, family, making someone smile etc and what are the motives for your purpose? If it is merely greed or survival that drives you, coming from a place of lack or struggle, it won't make you happy. If you have a pattern of not being satisfied, it might drive you to achieve more success, but not necessarily guarantee your happiness. That feeling of restlessness and dissatisfaction is sometimes what makes us create new possibilites and raise our standards.
I believe the key is finding meaning in the small things and simply appreciating life on a daily basis. Happiness is a choice. Practicing gratitude and having a good attitude. We can always find something to complain about and something to be grateful for. So yes, purpose is important, but I don't think it has to determine our happiness.
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