But to me happiness means something different. Something more like the ability to be at complete peace right now despite what is going on around me. The ability to let go of all the beautiful ways life could be better, and see the million previously unnoticed joys surrounding me. And all this happens without words, without changing places, without income, or without any other superficial craving. We don't need teachers, yogis, or an exorcism to be happy. We just need to be still and be present—open to the miraculous moment we are in.
