The Pursuit of Happiness

We are repeatedly told that it's floating around out there in the world and that it can be ours. The purpose of all these happiness promises when you scratch behind the surface is more likely the pursuit of profit rather than the pursuit of happiness. Who really walks around all day with a huge grin plastered on their face without the aid of narcotic substances or a seriously deranged mindset? We don't see articles titled 20 Ways to Feel Sadder, How to Cultivate More Rage in Your Life, or How Not To Ugly Cry. No one would buy it. So why should we buy into the idea that we should be happy all the time?