Our thoughts and actions must be backed by the integrity of self-discipline. I ask them to tell me their goals, what they want to achieve from their therapy. It is often said as though happiness were something outside of the self that can somehow magically be achieved without effort or contribution. You do the work. Just wake me when it's over.
Happiness is the result of responsible thoughts and behaviors which often require work to achieve.
Without self-discipline not much of value can be achieved. W e cannot expect to be happy unless we build each aspect of our lives with discipline and integrity. No one can have anything of lasting value without self discipline. Discipline is the backbone of a happy, healthy life. Discipline is where you find your freedom, your joy.