All The pursuit of happiness is a goal in it's self. It is a condition of spirit which manifests as greatest good for greatest number. You need not wait for happiness to occur as the result of good occurring outside of yourself. Acknowledge the goodness there is inside of your being, cherish that goodness and show it with actions of goodness towards others and happiness will blossom about you now. To intend is to make it so despite obstacles distance or counter-intention.
Intention is the command value which pushes through the barriers blocking the path to the goal.
Without it your convictions are hollow. It is ones intention that provides the single mindedness of purpose that is needed to get good results. Let go of judgment and the responsibility of everyone else's deeds is lifted from your mind and shoulders. Your judgment of others is not an asset, it is a clear burden. Your mind will be a much quieter, calmer servant without it's distractive influence.