Happiness

What do you wish for? Do you wish for that which you think will make you happy? Do you reminisce about happier times? Yesterday is just a memory of what was, not what is. If happiness is there then it’s dead. Do you wish for a brighter future? Does happiness live there? Can you hope happiness in to being? Do you know what makes you happy? If not, you’re destined to be without it. You can’t experience what you don’t know. You can’t discover happiness “out there.” Happiness is an internal adventure. You can’t experience “it” if you don’t know what “it” is. Laughter is a consequence of happiness but not happiness itself. Happiness is a state of mind not a commodity that can be bought or sold. Nobody can make you laugh if you reject humor or your soul is devoid of joy. Happy people experience joy even if indigent or in hardship. The wealthy are sometimes miserable even when dwelling in the lap of luxury. Joy is the essence of happiness that is expressed by pleasing others. Happiness is spiritual – it engulfs you. It is a journey, not a destination. Enjoy this splendid and wonderful venture. Today was yesterday’s future and tomorrow may not arrive. The time to be happy is now.