As bad as it sounds, if everyone were happy all the time then there would be little value in life. I was having a little discussion with my granddaughter a few days ago. She said she wished every day was her birthday and Halloween. I asked her if she would get bored of parties, presents and candy every day and she said no, never. Six year old logic, as cute as it is, is a good counterpoint to your outlook. We all know she would get bored of those happy things and would lose all meaning to her.

I have known people that superficially look like they have no pain in life. Financially well off, very healthy physically and mentally, lots of friends, always a smile on their face etc. I was a little envious of them because I thought they breezed through life. I got to know them more and yes, they suffered plenty. I am still amazed and a little awed in how they could get metaphorically smacked around like they had and still be so happy. I use them as a gauge for my life and I can't measure up to them. Still, life has meaning for me.

Sure, the vast number of people that have lived, are living and will live, will not leave a significant mark on humanity. I think that misses the point entirely.