"Lasting happiness comes from within." How many of you have come across this somewhat enigmatic statement? I too, had struggled with what this statement actually meant, and how one could achieve this elusive state. Having been on the journey for many years, I now understand that it alludes to the fact that each one of us is like a lantern. The brightness (happiness) perceived in the world is totally dependent on how much Light one, as a lantern, radiates into the world. That is, each one of us is the source of happiness. Thus, the most effective means of ensuring enduring happiness is by reconditioning one's lantern. A Simple Path to Lasting Personal Joy: First Steps is the first volume of a series whose primary goal is to give the reader a practical, structured approach to attaining permanent happiness.