I've never been (Un)happier

by Shaheen Bhatt

Happiness is a beautiful, enjoyable feeling to have, and we should, by all means, enjoy it while it lasts. But to me, it’s always been the least transformative of the emotions. Happiness is a one-note emotion that doesn’t challenge you in any way. I’ve learned so much about myself and who I am over the last sixteen years only because of the discomfort I’ve endured. The state of mind I was in forced me to question everything and that’s where learning begins—with questions. It is in sadness that I have travelled to the depths of my soul and become acquainted with its weather-worn exterior. And it is in sorrow that I have learned to tap into the abundant life-force held safely within.