Happiness.
It's found in those early, early mornings when we wake up with the sun. During those moments when yawns slip through your lips and first stretches come about as you sleepily stare at the ceiling looking for patterns in the texture. Buried deep beneath the pillows we keep flipping over for the cold side, it hides. As the dawn of the morning creeps through our windows, contentment is found as we comfortably lie. Happiness is being able to embrace the sixteen plus hours we have ahead of ourselves deep in that bed and settings our minds to seize every single moment we have to smile, hope, laugh and breathe... Bliss is capable when we will ourselves to dare not waste asinglefreakin'second of it.
Its starts with having more than enough. Not materialistic and not money wise, those things don't matter a damn... But when we're drowning in hope, drenched in defining mental challenges, inundated with faith, immersed in relationships and simply soaked with emotional and physical resources, it becomes very alive and real.
In the instances when we finally, finally allow ourselves to force out the worry, forget the questioning and ease ourselves into serenity; it's then we smile our most. When we give in and allow our bodies, minds and spirits to vibrate as one and consciously seek such unity, it lies within the very palms of our hands. Not a very easy thing to do by any, any means, but when we become defined enough to slip into such harmony, the true easiness of it all is loud and real enough to deafen.
Happiness is seeing the joy, laughter and smile on someone we hold dear, actually - ANYONE for that matter, and knowing we helped put it there. To be truly satisfied is selflessly giving ourselves over to whatever cause is at hand, not expecting a single lone thing in return and knowing our ten fingers, ten toes and careful minds help shape that belief into reality. My biggest smiles and most cherished moments is when someone I care for is loudly, obnoxiously and so stupidly happy that they can't contain it. Knowing that they're okay, content and in forever good spirits will always be enough.
There are moments that are crucial. Such as when we realize that the only person we should rely on and need in this world to feel our own inner happiness is ourselves. And in the seconds we grasp the fact that the world owes us nothing, yet we owe each other the world, we gain hold on a philosophy that will enlighten our darkest hours. Finding our position in this circle of life which surrounds us and giving ourselves to the needy, weak and confused is all part of a chain. Its metal bindings are the very essence which links us together, its defining length a true estimate of all we have to hold onto.
Thinking back to childhood moments, treasured memories and holding mementos from precious occasions, we relive the joy in the dust bunnies, packed up boxes and moments of reflection. Lost in thought we quietly sit upon our front porches, tree swings or computer chairs and watch life dance by. They key to it all is knowing what to look for. As we observe the beauty which surrounds us, nature's elegant grace, technology's amazing inventions and the awes of human capability, chance after chance we are given to celebrate the abundance and the lessons in it all we can achieve. Grasping to these teachings we are given the power to continually better ourselves, our lives and the environment which surrounds us. When we will ourselves to reach this plateau of self enlightenment and sustainability, we know it's going to be okay without question. Knowing that is most important of all.
And for the sake of this being its required length, I dare not stop now. I apologize if this seems to never end, but take one second to think about. Are the honest and genuine reasons out there for us to grin, chuckle and feel butterflies - do they ever truly run out? Ever?
Those butterflies? Happiness is feeling that fuzzy warmth spread from the depth of our souls to the inner section of our hearts and shimmy on down out or toes. Joy is radiating in those moments, regardless if a single person knows it, and seeing each other's eyes dance in the brilliancy. Happiness on its own might be hard to pin down (regardless if I don't make it seem so) but not for a second does that mean it isn't very concrete and real. It's no lie that it's not something we can reach out, physically touch and find, but within us all happiness lays dormant and ready to awaken. Our own choices and decisions are what provoke its face to shine.
Delightfulness is found in the smallest of things. Walking barefoot through dewy grass, the smile of another upon seeing you, the warm sun upon our faces, the kind gesture of someone holding a door open for you and the firm, sure fit of your hand held with another. Some might even say the thesaurus I have on hand to help me say happiness in about twenty different ways thus far is it's own source too. ;)
When we are loved completely - silly, stupid, tragic faults and all, our happiness might not necessarily rely on it, but to be admired, cared for and held dear for everything we do right, differently and even wrong at times can be ground breaking. Having the chances to freely love those in return unconditionally, to will ourselves to forgive and forget and to embrace each other for our differences are vital steps. If we are brave enough to face that which we don't know, to tackle and find common ground on where we disagree, to hold close the diversity in those around us and to embrace PEACE - friendly, romantically and above all else, personally, we will shine brightest of all.
The point at which we know who we truly are despite the influences, pressures and those who surround us is one that resonates with importance. When a person can stop holding themselves back, shine radiantly in their differences and love who they are, no matter freakin' what, they've got a position in life that's to be envied over any car, any designer pair of jeans and any possible amount of money. Gaining beliefs we can stand by, passions which define us, reasons to feel joy, reasons to cry and knowing what we want and not daring to back down from these desires will make us stronger, more fulfilled and okay then we know it.
Our happiness does not depend on the circumstances; it grows amongst the interactions we face with this world. It does not turn off or become desensitized - it feels every single rain drop that touches us as we run through that storm. Utter, absolute self fulfillment is alive and rampant when after facing one rejection after another, we know without question that we are valuable. Despite the setbacks life can toss our way, when we will ourselves to not focus on how far we have to go, but how far we've come, that beauty of it all is that much more deep. Relishing in the success we have now, be it the smallest of bits and continually pushing ourselves to pursue and conquer those mountains is were it lies. The reality of all of this is resting deep within us. For some it might be as simple as finding a comfortable pair of shoes to wear, others it might take the combination of their five senses into the rawest form of definition and strength.
In a very scary way, its seeps into the moments when our very lives are put at risk and help as arrived. One of the most major, pivotal moments of my life is when I tried to take it. I can imagine you and many else would think such a depressing occurrence isn't one to be looked back on, that is understandable. However we learn from our mistakes, harsh as they might be, and that which does not kill us only makes us stronger. There were many forces which drove me to hurt myself as I did, but as I blinked on the face of passing out and possibly closing my eyes forever, my will to live was ignited with a fire more intense than anything I had ever felt. It burned and pushed me to move when I could barely stand; it forced me to call for help when I couldn't feel a thing and when the paramedics arrived, through bleary eyes I didn't embarrassingly look at the situation I had created for myself, I thanked god, heaven, mother nature, love, hope and EVERYTHING that I was alive, going to still breathe and be okay. The world, my place in it, what I meant to those around me and the fragility of my own life became very, very apparent, important and undeniable on that day. As I saw my family at the hospital and hours later when being allowed to leave after various psychiatric exams, I had never, ever felt more aware, loved and wanting to be alive.
As we tuck ourselves into sleep at night and bury deep into our covers, tired sighs and beaten bodies, the euphoria of relaxation kicks in. Darkness encloses as our eyes sleepily shut. Silence blankets us, warmth surrounds and if we're lucky in that moment, we turn of all the worries of the day and ease into a deep, steady sleep. In those moments when the last thoughts of the day trail through before we are lost to the sleep of the night, happiness is being able to look back on those past sixteen hours and finding reasons to do it all over again. Regardless of the bad hair days, accidental awkward statements, flat tires or speeding tickets, willing ourselves to look past all we might of done wrong and focusing on all that we know we did right will matter most in the end. If we give into that rest with some of these things in mind, and I don't ask for much, a handful will be okay, we will allow ourselves to ease into that sleep, the day tomorrow and there after with a satisfied grace, beauty and enlightenment. I'm not asking you or anyone else to be so happy it hurts; I'm asking you to give yourself reasons to smile. Let yourself laugh so hard you're to the point of tears, open your eyes to all that surrounds you and LIVE.
What do I want? You and everyone else who dare reads this to be okay. Because that will always, always be enough. This, my dear, is the key to happiness.
Its starts with having more than enough. Not materialistic and not money wise, those things don't matter a damn... But when we're drowning in hope, drenched in defining mental challenges, inundated with faith, immersed in relationships and simply soaked with emotional and physical resources, it becomes very alive and real.
In the instances when we finally, finally allow ourselves to force out the worry, forget the questioning and ease ourselves into serenity; it's then we smile our most. When we give in and allow our bodies, minds and spirits to vibrate as one and consciously seek such unity, it lies within the very palms of our hands. Not a very easy thing to do by any, any means, but when we become defined enough to slip into such harmony, the true easiness of it all is loud and real enough to deafen.
Happiness is seeing the joy, laughter and smile on someone we hold dear, actually - ANYONE for that matter, and knowing we helped put it there. To be truly satisfied is selflessly giving ourselves over to whatever cause is at hand, not expecting a single lone thing in return and knowing our ten fingers, ten toes and careful minds help shape that belief into reality. My biggest smiles and most cherished moments is when someone I care for is loudly, obnoxiously and so stupidly happy that they can't contain it. Knowing that they're okay, content and in forever good spirits will always be enough.
There are moments that are crucial. Such as when we realize that the only person we should rely on and need in this world to feel our own inner happiness is ourselves. And in the seconds we grasp the fact that the world owes us nothing, yet we owe each other the world, we gain hold on a philosophy that will enlighten our darkest hours. Finding our position in this circle of life which surrounds us and giving ourselves to the needy, weak and confused is all part of a chain. Its metal bindings are the very essence which links us together, its defining length a true estimate of all we have to hold onto.
Thinking back to childhood moments, treasured memories and holding mementos from precious occasions, we relive the joy in the dust bunnies, packed up boxes and moments of reflection. Lost in thought we quietly sit upon our front porches, tree swings or computer chairs and watch life dance by. They key to it all is knowing what to look for. As we observe the beauty which surrounds us, nature's elegant grace, technology's amazing inventions and the awes of human capability, chance after chance we are given to celebrate the abundance and the lessons in it all we can achieve. Grasping to these teachings we are given the power to continually better ourselves, our lives and the environment which surrounds us. When we will ourselves to reach this plateau of self enlightenment and sustainability, we know it's going to be okay without question. Knowing that is most important of all.
And for the sake of this being its required length, I dare not stop now. I apologize if this seems to never end, but take one second to think about. Are the honest and genuine reasons out there for us to grin, chuckle and feel butterflies - do they ever truly run out? Ever?
Those butterflies? Happiness is feeling that fuzzy warmth spread from the depth of our souls to the inner section of our hearts and shimmy on down out or toes. Joy is radiating in those moments, regardless if a single person knows it, and seeing each other's eyes dance in the brilliancy. Happiness on its own might be hard to pin down (regardless if I don't make it seem so) but not for a second does that mean it isn't very concrete and real. It's no lie that it's not something we can reach out, physically touch and find, but within us all happiness lays dormant and ready to awaken. Our own choices and decisions are what provoke its face to shine.
Delightfulness is found in the smallest of things. Walking barefoot through dewy grass, the smile of another upon seeing you, the warm sun upon our faces, the kind gesture of someone holding a door open for you and the firm, sure fit of your hand held with another. Some might even say the thesaurus I have on hand to help me say happiness in about twenty different ways thus far is it's own source too. ;)
When we are loved completely - silly, stupid, tragic faults and all, our happiness might not necessarily rely on it, but to be admired, cared for and held dear for everything we do right, differently and even wrong at times can be ground breaking. Having the chances to freely love those in return unconditionally, to will ourselves to forgive and forget and to embrace each other for our differences are vital steps. If we are brave enough to face that which we don't know, to tackle and find common ground on where we disagree, to hold close the diversity in those around us and to embrace PEACE - friendly, romantically and above all else, personally, we will shine brightest of all.
The point at which we know who we truly are despite the influences, pressures and those who surround us is one that resonates with importance. When a person can stop holding themselves back, shine radiantly in their differences and love who they are, no matter freakin' what, they've got a position in life that's to be envied over any car, any designer pair of jeans and any possible amount of money. Gaining beliefs we can stand by, passions which define us, reasons to feel joy, reasons to cry and knowing what we want and not daring to back down from these desires will make us stronger, more fulfilled and okay then we know it.
Our happiness does not depend on the circumstances; it grows amongst the interactions we face with this world. It does not turn off or become desensitized - it feels every single rain drop that touches us as we run through that storm. Utter, absolute self fulfillment is alive and rampant when after facing one rejection after another, we know without question that we are valuable. Despite the setbacks life can toss our way, when we will ourselves to not focus on how far we have to go, but how far we've come, that beauty of it all is that much more deep. Relishing in the success we have now, be it the smallest of bits and continually pushing ourselves to pursue and conquer those mountains is were it lies. The reality of all of this is resting deep within us. For some it might be as simple as finding a comfortable pair of shoes to wear, others it might take the combination of their five senses into the rawest form of definition and strength.
In a very scary way, its seeps into the moments when our very lives are put at risk and help as arrived. One of the most major, pivotal moments of my life is when I tried to take it. I can imagine you and many else would think such a depressing occurrence isn't one to be looked back on, that is understandable. However we learn from our mistakes, harsh as they might be, and that which does not kill us only makes us stronger. There were many forces which drove me to hurt myself as I did, but as I blinked on the face of passing out and possibly closing my eyes forever, my will to live was ignited with a fire more intense than anything I had ever felt. It burned and pushed me to move when I could barely stand; it forced me to call for help when I couldn't feel a thing and when the paramedics arrived, through bleary eyes I didn't embarrassingly look at the situation I had created for myself, I thanked god, heaven, mother nature, love, hope and EVERYTHING that I was alive, going to still breathe and be okay. The world, my place in it, what I meant to those around me and the fragility of my own life became very, very apparent, important and undeniable on that day. As I saw my family at the hospital and hours later when being allowed to leave after various psychiatric exams, I had never, ever felt more aware, loved and wanting to be alive.
As we tuck ourselves into sleep at night and bury deep into our covers, tired sighs and beaten bodies, the euphoria of relaxation kicks in. Darkness encloses as our eyes sleepily shut. Silence blankets us, warmth surrounds and if we're lucky in that moment, we turn of all the worries of the day and ease into a deep, steady sleep. In those moments when the last thoughts of the day trail through before we are lost to the sleep of the night, happiness is being able to look back on those past sixteen hours and finding reasons to do it all over again. Regardless of the bad hair days, accidental awkward statements, flat tires or speeding tickets, willing ourselves to look past all we might of done wrong and focusing on all that we know we did right will matter most in the end. If we give into that rest with some of these things in mind, and I don't ask for much, a handful will be okay, we will allow ourselves to ease into that sleep, the day tomorrow and there after with a satisfied grace, beauty and enlightenment. I'm not asking you or anyone else to be so happy it hurts; I'm asking you to give yourself reasons to smile. Let yourself laugh so hard you're to the point of tears, open your eyes to all that surrounds you and LIVE.
What do I want? You and everyone else who dare reads this to be okay. Because that will always, always be enough. This, my dear, is the key to happiness.