Happiness is...(?)

This is just an article. Not a story.

Well, to start off, I'm quite sure anyone who is reading this has pondered endlessly about the definition of happiness. And I, in all humbleness, feel a deep urge to try to express my own opinion regarding this topic. Everyone is born different, which is known to all. Everyone has a different destiny and distinct paths to take along his journey. Making this super common conception a base to start with, I shall now come to the significant points I want to stress. Despite all of these myriad dissimilarities in various measures, happiness remains standard to all. What makes up happiness? Why are we injected with the poison that makes us always always look forward to happiness? Who said it is something to look forward to,in the first place? That phase in life where we never ever get hurt or we get all our dreams come true or we live reverie states of mind will not be experienced by any of us. We must accept it does not exist. Happiness is something you choose, by your own. Waiting for destiny to show you how much it's faithful to your desires, won't work. Neither will being upset over your helplessness. The world is endlessly wondrous, in terrible and great ways.And we are all given the capability to observe. Which, in fact, makes us all at the same level of our so-called persuit of happiness. We can all observe,freely. We can contemplate beauty. All forms of beauty. We can all fall in love with art. We can all find worlds inside of us, so we can never be bored. I know it is extremely annoying to tell people start off with yourself and create your happiness by your own. Because, honestly it all sounds euphoric and flimsy. Some people just have nothing to start with. And some people have had their fullest from pain and don't have any capacity left to make anything... Even if it's just changing perspective.Who said pain should be erased? Who said you should constantly look forward to something else? Who said you're not allowed to feel what you feel like? There's no right way to live after all, you know? Start off where you are. From YOU. Your own skin affiliated with your pain, feels,thoughts, secrets,hopes and fears, Give up on your pessimism and that's enough. And I'm not asking you to embrace optimism either. Happiness does not depend on people or events or luck or fate or love. Find it and lose it. Grab it and let go of it. 24/7 Euphoria is psycho. All you need is a vision. Don't fear having one. Take opportunities if you can. Speak, try, see,feel, taste, deliver, think, create, and be more than less. We're all on the same quest here in this very earth, looking for truth. Do not go with the flow. Let them not forge your beliefs. Don't waste your time. Happiness is(?) what you decide you want it to be. A mediocre life is the last thing you'd like to live...

Author's Note

P.S- I'm quite aware of the fact that you cannot restrict the way someone thinks and I am not trying to. Just felt like I need to express my thoughts through this essay. Therefore, I request you not to just give me "So true" reviews. I'm pretty candid and open to any opinion unless its affiliated with the intention to dishearten me or act like a philosopher.
Thanks for all.

Reviews

[TL Boehm]

we can all observe freely. This is right on the money. so many people become victims of their situation - waiting for happiness like some sort of Christmas treat - but happiness is something that resonates within first and then bubbles to the surface.
Well penned

[Daydreamer]

So right and wise! Love your insights on this topic xx
thanks a lot for takin' the time to read xx!♥♥♥

[♔ CrownedDevil &#..]

I like this write, it really makes me question what happiness means. Nicely put.

Kaze~

[Daydreamer]

thanks to you!

[♔ CrownedDevil ☾]

Your very welcome.

[Tricia Pattinson]

I want to thank you for sharing your thoughts on truth and happiness in this essay. I found it thoughtfully written and compassionate. Truth is something best harvested individually and happiness is the garden we plant from the seeds of truth - imho.

[Daydreamer]

I feel glad to know that's what you think about it!
So welcome,always! Thanks too! 💘💕

[Norah]

I want to thank you for letting me read this exquisite piece of writing my friend. You expressed your feelings so wonderfully about what happiness means to you. I can strongly relate to this as well. Excellent job :)

[Daydreamer]

Aw...... This means so much! Thank you kindly,Norah 😍

[Norah]

It was my pleasure! :)

[Lyan]

I think there's a lot of true to we ourselves have to make ourselves happy. we cannot wait for someone else to make us happy because if we wait then we will always be unhappy. very inspirational piece:)

[Daydreamer]

I strongly believe we should never base our happiness on our circumstances.
Many thanks for stopping by and penning your kind words,Lyan ♥
I love your name btw!

[Lyan]

thanks for the name compliment:)

[Matching Socks]

I think there's a certain amount of realism that needs to weigh into the factoring as well.
Too often we're chasing a dream that is completely unattainable. Happiness can be found in the simple things. The little things. It's good to dream and strive but stop to appreciate the beauty around us too

[Daydreamer]

Definitely,An-shay! God,I love your name! Reality is often woven into all of the dreams we dream while we're alive xx that's what's it all about, extract beauty from the very reality itself! Thanks for the read and review,babe 😉💘

[Matching Socks]

Anytime sweetie! :)

[Cerise]

I completely agree with you on the saying that happiness isn't supposed to be looked for...there are some things you cant go around buying it or searching for it..it comes in its own sweet time all u need is patience and determination to smile through everything...its like saying try ignoring something and widout doubt that thing will follow you....very well written

[Daydreamer]

Thank you for sharing your perception, I appreciate it though it's not what I meant. I don't consider happiness is such a tough and vast thing that I have to go looking for, it's right next to me

[Daydreamer]

I have explained why I feel so or how in the article xx Happiness is pretty versatile! We all get sad over almost the same reasons, perhaps in different ways and different intensities....but happiness is hugely variable and can be shaped the way you want xx
Thank you so much for reading and reviewing!

[ReneeJ]

I think we all try to define happiness, because we are trying to be happy. I think about this a lot and believe that happiness is the hardest thing to attain once we live in this world. We just need to be grateful, acknowledge and make the best of our situations. I agree with most of what you said, but most things are easier said than done. Just my thoughts

[Daydreamer]

You're most welcome,Reneej to share your thoughts! I love listening to people ♥
I'm pretty aware most things are easier said than done and that's why I have tried to give much detail, just so that my message doesn't sound like a flimsy,volatile inspiration that us worthless when it comes to putting in action! But believe me, I have only said these things, because I really did them and that was how I found happiness! I would never pass something to the world if I don't think it's honest or possible :)
thank you so much♥

[Daydreamer]

By the way, I want a new chapter from LET LOOSE... 😃😃😃

[Daydreamer]

Is worthless******

[Patricia Wedel]

dear Miss Manal... I love the definition that happiness
Is like a butterfly. If you sit on a log and be very still,
the butterfly will land on your shoulder, but if you chase the
butterfly, happiness will elude you. Best wishes and a
Pleasant summer. truly... Pat

[Daydreamer]

Hello, Miss Patricia, well I am actually not looking for happiness... I'm a happy person in my own terms.... Just waiting for harmonious realities to settle in.....
Thank you for stopping by, and best summer to you too, Ma'am😁😇