Tolkien’s Six Keys to Happiness (LotR and Philosophy)

[Imladris]

I can't think of six steps right now, but what about the hobbits love of giving? This might be a poor example, but think about the Sackville-Bagginses. All they did was want want want and they didn't strike me as very happy in FotR and The Hobbit.

And, in a way, this leads to the joy of self sacrifice. Even though Merry and Pippin knew, to a certain extent, the dangers of going with Frodo, they would not be happy unless they went with him, to help and comfort him.