This volume explores the insight modern Theosophy can offer into the search for happiness in present-day society. It is part of a series of writings, collected under the banner 'Modern Theosophy' re-presenting important texts drawn from the history of the Theosophical movement and further complemented by texts from contemporary authors and innovative thinkers.Moon Laramie is a modern Theosophist and author specialising in esoteric subjects and study of the Western occult tradition. Annie Besant was the second President of the Theosophical Society, a major figure in the fields of women's equality and the rights of workers. The Theosophical Society was founded in 1875 to explore the interconnectedness of all life, the universal wisdoms held in ancient religions and myths, and the potential latent in human beings.