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Everybody wants to be happy, to feel happiness (and avoid sadness). But, when the person falls away, it is seen that there never was anyone being happy or sad. There was and always has been, just Being. “I am happy,” “I am sad” are just thoughts arising, the same as “this is good,” or “that is bad.” Their appearance means nothing, there’s no reason to follow or ponder them. Of course, if following or pondering happens, that’s ok too. Everything is allowed, it can't be otherwise.