Happiness.

 It never fails to amaze me how life can turn on a little moment. One moment you can be high and full of joy then for no apparent reason you can find yourself in a place you would rather not be.

It can be something very simple that makes the difference. Or it can be one of those life changing moments, like the loss of a close friend. 

Our happiness and sadness can so easily be entwined by the things we have little or no control over. 

This thought made me think again about the whole meaning of happiness. This was also added to when a friend asked me straight out , What is Happiness?" 

Here are some thoughts my apologies if this all sounds so earnest.

Happiness is Tolerance. If you become a member of the perfectionist club, be ready to live a life of disappointment often offended and lonely.

Happiness is not the absence of pain. There is no such thing as a pain free life. In fact emotional pain is a useful life tool that alerts you to a mismatch between values and your environment.

Happiness is an association. If you want to be happy associate with happy people.

Happiness is not in fact a pursuit.   Forget about chasing happiness and you will indeed become happy.

Happiness is a state of mind. Regardless of your goals in life or where you are going, you can choose to travel your life’s journey happy or unhappy.

Others can invite you to feel miserable you do not need to accept the invitation.

I really do hope you have a joyful day.