Happiness in my own words

Happiness is an ever evolving definition. It could be a thing, a place or a person. It greatly varies from one person to the next. What is it, really? I like to simplify it in tiny little events that make my day bearable.

Amidst life's many trials, it is often a challenge to look at all things bright and beautiful but we must be vigilant in looking at the positive side of things no matter how impossible the situation may be or no matter how negatively people perceive us. After all, our most loyal companion throughout our lifetime is only ourselves. Friends and family come and go and lead their own busy lives and may not always have the time for us, but we always have ourselves to rely on. We are our own best friend.

Many many things make me happy. People who love me make me the happiest. But the people that make us the happiest may also be the cause of our greatest sorrow and disappointment. It takes a herculean effort to look beyond their imperfections and shortcomings during trying times but we must, in order to stay sane. I've been through a lot of disappointments in my life, almost all reduced me to tears, praying and begging on my knees for the pain to cease. Hardening my heart at closing my mind only turned me into a bitter and miserable person.

I don't want to be that person anymore. I want to be happy.

I want to lead a happy, blessed and abundant life.