To understand the essential is the key to unlock your happiness in every situation. In many situations, we are not happy because we search for the non-essentials at the cost of the essentials. So, in each situation be intelligent to find the essential and aim for it. Nurture the essential and plan the rest around it. And not in the contrary. The more substantial and essential you can find and go, the stronger is your foundation. Do not lose the focus from the essential, especially in the faith.
Don Giorgio