I think it is real that many have a distorted view of happiness, some focused on material things.

For me it is an inner state, as if it were a feeling, something that comes from within each one of us, but we have to discover it.

There are also moments that bring moments of happiness, in my case the affection of my cats, walking in nature, drinking mate with good company, a delicious plate of pasta, a beautiful chat with someone you love, standing in front of the sea and admiring it... simple things in life with a prepared soul.