In Robert A. Johnson's book "He: Understanding Masculine Psychology," he suggests that the fundamental purpose of life is not the pursuit of personal happiness, but rather the commitment to serve God or the concept of the Grail. According to Johnson, all quests for the Grail are ultimately about fulfilling a divine purpose, emphasizing that true meaning comes from a higher calling rather than individual contentment.

By letting go of the misguided belief that life’s goal is mere happiness, individuals may discover a deeper sense of fulfillment. Johnson argues that once this shift in perspective occurs, the quality of happiness can be found readily within one's life, as it is intertwined with the service to something greater than oneself.