Open to Happiness

If you were to ask me who the happiest being I know is, I would answer that it is my dog. And why not? He spends the day sleeping, eating, playing, pooping and being loved by the entire family. He is ever excited to see us even if we’ve only left the room for a matter of seconds. Yet despite his quite relaxing life, I’ll openly admit that I want more from my life, even if that means that at times happiness eludes me. And I don’t think I’m so different from many others out there.

Why is this? Why is it that we all seem to be gluttons for punishment? I’m not sure I know the answers to these questions but I would guess that they have to do with us being complicated. We are truly like onions, full of layers and intricacies. What may make us happy at one moment in our lives may make us unhappy at another moment. You’re ever evolving and our hopes and dreams evolve with us.

Overtime, I’ve learned that being happy is also something we have to let ourselves do. It is something we have to teach ourselves. Sometimes it comes naturally and sometimes it just requires a little bit more effort.That doesn’t necessarily mean that happiness is something we need to go out and buy—quite the opposite. Happiness is something we have to be willing to open our minds to. And true, lasting happiness comes from within.

Happy writing this week!