In the case of a happy and productive life, the foundation is securely in place. The pillars may be a strong marriage, children growing up well, an enjoyable and creative job, health, a convincing faith, supportive friends and relatives, financial security, a variety of hobbies, and travel possibilities. With such pillars firmly in place the person can, as it were, live on the upper level. Occasionally the individual may glance down the stairs into the dark lower region and become aware of the pillars that are lending so much support to the current happiness being felt. Most of the time the person does not question or even notice the pillars at all.
People simply abide on the upper level.
The day may begin with a decision of what to have for breakfast. There is no questioning of why one should have to eat. The afternoon may bring a chance for hobbies or sport. There is no thought that such activities are a waste of time. And then the golden hours of evening arrive when families and friends can share joyous times together as the shadows lengthen and fall.