There is programming...no doubt.
It derails us from true being (true to ourselves, that is).
We are taught to be happy/satisfied when things go well...good job, lots of income...etc.
And, unhappy when things go 'not so well'...bad hair day...heheh
We need outside influences to realize our happiness, or sadness for that matter.
It doesn't need to be that way. Simply enjoying fresh air should provoke "satisfaction"...imho.