I have the ability to be happy, as do you. It doesn't take much. You just need to keep your mind on what is really important. If something important is lost or becomes a problem, focus on the next most important thing... But do NOT forget these important ghosts of the past. They can be learning experiences.
Every person, despite what mental instability they may have, has the ability to become something amazing. Each and every one of our human minds have the ability to process more data than any other species of creature or computer known in existence. But it all comes down to how bad you want it... and by "it" I mean a future that will flourish and help you build character and learn valuable lessons. Ability is not everything my friends. The majority of our success comes from how motivated we are to get to that point.
Taking into consideration the society we live in and the process in which things are done, there is a measurable equality between all classes of people in that we are all licensed to happiness at some point or another. Being content is not all bad. But some people seem to always want more. Things really do get better... always. So just keep on trucking and doing what you need to do and you will soon find that everything will shape up if you decide to abide peaceably within the confines of your struggles.
In our youth, we are just now getting a taste of the world, independence, and starting to understand what it takes to be happy. But we will have to fight with every breath we have to keep ourselves on the right track... laziness has never gotten anyone anywhere. We are able. We need to be stable. And the ultimate goal of becoming happy with ourselves and our lives is only a hand swipe away.
Believe in yourself, believe that everything happens for a reason, and believe that where you are going will eventually get you to where you need to be. Regardless of the circumstances that can trouble us, no matter how severe or petty, each and every trial we face will take us on a new adventure and help us develop a further knowing of not only the future but also what makes this world turn.
And lastly, always love. Love your enemies, love those who have turned completely against you, love those who have let you down, and love those who are helping you through it all. Hate is a backstabber. It feels good to let off your steam on someone or something but in the end, hate will turn on you and stab you right in your back. You could almost consider hating as being a form of siding with the enemy. There is no chemical compound that can entire actuate a particular emotion nor is there any chemical that can completely get rid of an emotion... so don't rely on anything but your own knowledge and willingness to move forward in life to get over terrible circumstances. You ARE able. With peace and love,
-quixotic-