Have you noticed how many people around you seem to be having a miserable time in life? Life really appears to be an endurance contest rather than a joyful opportunity. Certainly one of the major mentalities that lead to this is the idea that life has to be perfect before I can enjoy it. Are there any problem free lives? No! So if we are to learn to enjoy life, we’re going to have to learn to be joyful in spite of the situations and problems we find ourselves in!