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But every weakness is a chance to learn from life. Is happiness a goal or a path ?

within pain condition which is created in result of our negative act or thoughts we can assume that happiness is goal but it is not a goal or path, actually it is a stat of mind which can be experienced by animals. our soul is a part of the GOD`s soul. and GOD need no food or comfort, than why we need it? because we are animals.