The Pursuit Of Happiness

When you see my title what do you think? Do you think of the film featuring Will & Jaden Smith? The ageless teachings of Buddha? or something entirely different. In my R.E. class we are studying Buddhism, as a Christian (well sort of - long story)  I don't know much about the teachings but one really called to me. The Pursuit Of Happiness. People search in their lives for different things, different goals, aspirations, objects yet really they are all the same. I don't mean for example if all you wanted was to be a chef and another all they wanted was to own   a simple hat, they aren't the same, but the intentions are the same. They are searching for happiness, as if these objects or careers will give them the eternal happiness that they desire. There is only one way you can possibly achieve this. Look at yourself and what you have and be thankful and grateful, enjoy life as you are. This doesn't mean you cannot do other things but be happy wherever you are. Thats all you need to be happy i'm not even going to say friends and family, some people like company yet others prefer to be alone, people are different. I'm not going to lie and say that I have achieved this. I know how but its so hard, I will always try and I believe someday I will succeed, still do have aspirations and dreams, just don't think you need them to acquire happiness. At the moment one of my aspirations is to simply receive a B in my next maths GCSE (higher paper UNIT 1 if your wondering)  what are yours dreams and aspriations???