Happiness in life is dependent on the state of mind and heart more than the external realities.

This is my daughter's favorite playground and I don't mind it too. It's free and the air is good :)

Yes, rather than be working on something else that could be more "productive" that could bring in some dough, I spent my time at the playground because that smile on my daughter's face is way more important and is really the reason I am even fighting.

Am I financially free to be able to just "play"? Frankly, I am far from that.

Happiness in life is dependent on the state of mind and heart more than the external realities.

In order to live happily and be fulfilled in life, we need to have a reason for our struggles, our fight. We need to be driven by some goals in life.

What is motivating our drive in life?

For me, it's for the good of my family. Without my family, what could I be fighting for?

Yes, everytime I hit an obstacle or a hurdle and want to give up, I think of my family. I am willing to struggle and push on for the good of my family while I strive to do my best helping everyone else I meet and leaving them better than when I first met them.

For me to be able to do that, that is happiness. Yes, with a peaceful mind and heart, that is happiness to me.

No, I'm not trying to sound noble but I really believe that the World can do better if everyone has more empathy and compassion for others.

We are all on a journey, remember to enjoy the sights and sounds along the way, and do good as much as possible.

Alex

Here's a few more from that little voice in my pea-brain head ;)

https://steemit.com/steemit/@alexthemagician/should-i-introduce-steemit-to-my-audiences-at-performances-will-more-steemians-do-us-good

https://steemit.com/steemit/@alexthemagician/steemit-taught-me-to-stop-and-smell-the-roses

https://steemit.com/steemit/@alexthemagician/radar-for-steemit

https://steemit.com/steemit/@alexthemagician/what-i-learned-so-far-useful-steemit-resources

https://steemit.com/steemit/@alexthemagician/grinding-it-at-steemit-gym

https://steemit.com/steemit/@alexthemagician/steemit-climb-is-tough

https://steemit.com/steemit/@alexthemagician/more-followers-equates-to-more-upvotes

https://steemit.com/steemit/@alexthemagician/reality-check-steemit-is-not-about-the-money

Here are some useful apps and resources that I use to keep track of my progress on steemit.
My favorite is steem.supply and you will soon find out why ;)

http://www.steem.supply
https://steemd.com
https://Steemnow.com
https://steemdollar.com
https://steemwhales.com

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