100 Days of Happiness Day 82

Do you ever feel like you're supposed to be happy? In our culture it seems like happiness is our birthright. We "deserve" to be happy, we're told. There are plenty of products out there that guarantee happiness...  I wonder what the caveman would think of happiness... I think if he made it through the day alive, he'd count that as "happy." But we're more complicated in this day and age. Almost all of our needs are taken care of, and many of our wants, too... So why do so many struggle with feeling happy?
Well, I think it's okay to not always feel happy. I've noticed that my moods go through cycles. Sometimes I feel quiet, and contemplative -- not necessarily unhappy, but not bursting with joy either. These moods are useful, and necessary. I feel the need to be still and regroup my thoughts... These moods used to bother me because I thought I should be feeling happy. As an adult I realize it's okay to have the flip-side to the happy coin. We don't always have to be bubbling over.
I know this isn't following the rules of 100 days so much... But I feel it's important to note. Having maybe what we call an "off day" is necessary...