In a world where we have been constantly told that we need more of this, more of that to be complete. where one can easily get caught up in the rat race 🏃 of never-ending desire for more. Happiness becomes a relative thing.
Happiness means different things to every one of us. What may trickle Mr. A's heart may very differ from Mr. B. For someone like me, different things make me happy at different times. Some are very minor and you can laugh 😅 out loud if you hear them. But they are the things that make my life colorful, and I hold on to them dearly.
So in response to this week's hive Naija's prompt I'm going to share what happiness means to me and I hope that you can resonate with my thoughts. Also you can share with me in the comment section what happiness means to you
A long time ago, I realized that there are at most times over 100 reasons for me to be sad and at the same time more than a thousand reasons for me to be happy.
You see, it is left to me to choose, do I focus on the dark side or the glimpse of light?
I have always chosen the light, no matter how challenging the time is. No matter my situation, I look for the bright side of things.
So, What does happiness mean to me?
Happiness means, embracing myself, my story, my journey, who I am on the inside, and loving who I see when I look inside the mirror.
Happiness is embracing my growing process, all of it, both the good and the other side, every experience matters. And working to become a better version of myself. It is enjoying my life and not waiting for tomorrow, for tomorrow may never come.
Forgiveness is equal to happiness
Happiness to me, is being quick to forgive others, slow to anger, and never holding grudges. I think if we accept that other people are going to hurt us, or we may make mistakes in one way or another in the course of our life then it will be very easy for us to forgive those that wrong us, and when mistakes occur.
My energy like everyone else is very limited, so I chose a long time ago not to waste it keeping the wrongs, people do to me in my heart but let it all go as soon as it happens and it brings me an unimaginable amount of happiness, loving the good people in my life than hating on the bad ones. I've seen how holding on to anger can make people miserable and I'm never going to be that person.
I forgive even before they ask for my forgiveness, I forgive those who do not deserve it not because of them but because I deserve to be free from anger.
...it is constantly working on my dreams and seeing visible improvement no matter how little they might be.
.... It means a healthy body and soul, a good emotional state, and that of my family. I enjoy the blessings of having a family and working hard every day to give them my very best.
...It is a privilege to watch the cloudy sky or the sunset and appreciate the great blessings of nature.
...It is sleeping peacefully at night, knowing that I have done my best part for the day and hope for another day to come. Happiness has become my way of life🥰🤭🎅😊 you see, I can go on and on but permit me to end it here.🥂