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In our longing for more we often forget how blessed we truly are, we forget how to appreciate all the good in our lives. We get so carried away with that constant search for happiness, that we overlook the simple joys that can be found in little things.
Happiness is not that elusive thing in the future we will feel when we land that dream job, find that perfect relationship, or whatever else we're longing for. Happiness is in the smile of a child, it's that ray of sunshine piercing the clouds, it's in the beauty of that flower growing on the side of the road. Happiness is in the warmth of a friend's hug, the random kindness of a stranger, that first sip of water when you're thirsty, the sweetness of a dessert.... It's all the little things we often take for granted.
Happiness is first and foremost an attitude. It's not some fleeting emotion that a lucky few experience. It's a choice we make. We can choose to focus on the good in our lives, or we can whine about all that is missing. We can all find in our lives reasons to smile and reasons to weep, and ultimately our happiness lies within us. Your happiness is up to you.
We need to stop pining for what can't be, stop longing for more. We need to learn to live in the moment more, count our blessings and be thankful for all the wonderful people in our lives. Happiness can only come from within.
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Fungirlmmm · 51-55, F
Joy in simplicity. I can understand that well. We really do strive for more more more when if we stop to think happiness might just be sitting untouched right in front of us.
diablesse · 56-60, F
@Fungirlmmm and too often it's only when we look back that we realize how good we had it, but we were too focused on the negative to see it.
Fungirlmmm · 51-55, F
@diablesse amen. I was thinking about this from a friendship standpoint last night. How many people had turned out to disappoint me while there were others that were genuine. I just never took the time to look deeper into them. And going back in some cases is not an option.
diablesse · 56-60, F
@Fungirlmmm As the saying goes, "We live, we learn". As we become older and wiser, we choose friends with more substance and sincerity. I've been guilty of the same, but am much more selective in my friendships now.
ChampagneOnIce · 51-55, F
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MildlyInappropriate · 56-60, M
And I’ve found that the more I try to spread joy and happiness around, the happier I am in general!
diablesse · 56-60, F
@MildlyInappropriate There is definitely more joy in giving than in receiving.
ChampagneOnIce · 51-55, F
I don't want to wallow. That's not who I am. But sometimes the sadness, the anger, the darkness takes over. I try to feel it and move forward, but it's always there, lurking now.

I realize that sounds so dramatic, lol. I don't mean it to be. I guess I just found a sadness in me I didn't know I had, and sometimes it's hard to break free. But I try. Every single day. And I am a mostly happy person. I'm just not the Pollyanna I used to be. I'm ok with that. I think I'm more real now.
ChampagneOnIce · 51-55, F
I agree, and I do my best to live with gratitude, find beauty and joy in each day. I was a much happier person before I realized what I'm missing. I'm human. I'm flawed, and I fail at times. But I get up and keep going and try to refocus on gratitude. Some days it's easier than others.
Unlearn · 41-45, M
Its a choice...always
Magenta · F
It's nearly always the most simple unexpected moments I find the most pure joy in. Beautiful words from a beautiful heart.
diablesse · 56-60, F
@Magenta ❤️😘🤗
diablesse · 56-60, F
I think it's getting acquainted with that sadness we hold within is what gives us depth and real humanity.
diablesse · 56-60, F
@Champagne: You do get up and you keep finding reasons to smile and laugh. There are times when we don't even feel like being happy and that's okay too. There are times we feel like wallowing in our misery and why shouldn't we? As long as we don't get stuck in the feeling unhappy and the wallowing. It would be foolish to ignore the sadness that fills our hearts at times.
rjc36 · 61-69, M
Very well said.
diablesse · 56-60, F
@rjc36 Thank you.

 
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