Bestselling author and internationally known stress-management consultant Dr. Richard Carlson reveals a profound breakthrough in human psychology. Most of us believe that our happiness depends on outside circumstances, that by solving our problems, improving our relationships, or achieving success we will find contentment. But Dr. Carlson clearly shows that happiness has nothing to do with forces beyond our control— in fact, he says, it is our natural state. In this simple and practical recording, Dr. Carlson shows us how to be happy now, before we solve our problems.