happines

This is just a bit of philosophical musing from me. i tend to derive my ideas about philosophy from the greek school of Cynicism, though others are also drawn from Christianty, and their all finally melted down in a mixture that includes my own strange personality. so, on to the subject, i was thinking about happiness, and i stumbled upon three principles that i think will give many people happines. so, here they are:
1.) Let not the material world concern you, it will not last. however, don't totally forget it, enjoy it, and be part of it, but do not become consumed by it
2.) Do not strive for happines, rather, look for contentment, for that is true happines.
3.) Laugh. Laugh long, laugh often. Nothing is above a jokers wit.