If I posed a question to you...are you happy? What would you say. I would answer yes...but not a resounding yes, because I always seem to think that even though I feel happy, I know that I could be happier. Material things are never what seems to hold me back, and yet, I can honestly say I am not at my happiest.
Well what would make me happier? Would it be to be skinnier, to have more friends, to travel to far off places, to be invited to the trendiest parties? These would be a starting point for some days, but I know myself and very quickly I would not be happy doing these types of things. I long for peace and serenity and when there are many demands on me even for social fun things, I tend to want to run screaming back to my haven where I can recharge and collect my thoughts.
What does make me happy and smile is the simple things. I love the colour of the sky just as it is about to rain. I love the rainbows that are made when it is raining. I love the smell of rain. I love the look of a sleeping child, doesn't even have to be my child. I love the look of an elderly lady holding a child, enjoying that moment, remembering her own children. I love the spontaneous laughter that comes from a special friend where there needs no further explanation. I love the giggles that come from an unexpected "fart" that makes everyone snigger. I love the comfort of my home. I love my own company.
So with this list which was so much easier to write than the material things, I know that I have the capacity in my hands to be happy. Now I just need to remember to do it. For I truly believe that being happy is a state of mind. I can choose to be happy each and every day. Some days I forget, but I can just remember again.
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