I am beginning to believe the secret is to not expect the duration of happiness to be extensive.

I have gotten better about cherishing happiness even if it is fleeting.  For the longest time I tied real happiness to it’s duration but I no longer do.

When it is at hand it is mine.  When it is gone it is remembered and cherished.  The next moment is not guaranteed or expected so it is also beyond value for as long as I have it.