Happiness has 3 peaks but most of us are unaware of it. To the world, there is only one peak. It is called achievement. The more the achievement, the more the happiness - this is what people believe. They keep climbing the peak, but they never reach the top because the peak doesn't exist. It was an illusion. As they trek towards destination happiness, they finally reach the cliff and they fall off. The cliff is death. Less than one-fifth of the world is lucky to get out of this maze, to be an ace and they stop running in this rat race. They take an exit on the highway of success and go towards the second peak of happiness.
The second peak of happiness is Fulfilment. In fact, it is not a peak, it is a plateau. People who arrive at the second level of happiness, evolve from pleasure to Peace. They live a life of contentment and fulfilment. They are satisfied fulfilling their need and don't live with greed. Their life is full of Peace and tranquillity, as they live with positive emotions and with a universal connection. Instead of just making money, they try to make a difference. Their life is full of fun and laughter, faith, hope and enthusiasm. However, they do experience the suffering of the body and mind.
A rare minority of human beings climb the third peak of Happiness – Enlightenment. They go in quest of the Truth, and find the true purpose and meaning of life, just as they attain Ananda. This is the ultimate peak of happiness.