Happiness

by guinevere in Advice, August 28, 2008

What does happiness truly mean? is it something we do consciously or unconsciously? Is it something we want or fear? Whatever it may be, one thing is certain. It is something that we long for.

“Happiness sneaks in through a door you didn’t know you left open..” i have read this somewhere and i believe it to be true. but can i also say that sadness comes in right after you have left that door open a little longer? true? Hmmmm…

We have somehow believed that we can never be “too happy” at a given time because surely, sadness will come right after. its like saying “laugh your heart out now and cry it all out later.” we must admit,it does happen sometimes.

So how do we balance these two together? We don’t.

If we purposely or unconsciously try to halt how much happiness we need to feel just so the sadness that might come after it wouldn’t be too painful or unbearable, then i guess were feeling the hurt more than we are cherishing the joy. that is not a nice way to live, you think?
we should just try to live life as it comes, without hesitation, without wondering “what’s next?” anyway, i have always believed that everything happens for a reason, be it good or bad. for it is the smiles, the laughter, the joy of being with people you love, making new memories and fondly thinking about the good old times…all of these things and more..make life worth living.