Simplifying "Happy"

A lot of those who know me would describe me as a carefree person and others for sure would secretly think of me as a happy-go-lucky one. Why is that? It's because I smile and laugh a lot. Even my sister thinks I haven't grown up yet (which in that case, I hope she doesn't think I'm autistic for having stagnant mental growth).

Well, I am elated that some of these people who think poorly of me would waste their time trying to figure me out. I guess they are just afraid of minding their own business and solving their own problems that they have to feast on me. Nevertheless, this article will attempt to put an end to everybody's curiosity why I am simply a happy person.

Let's define the word happy. In the Webster Dictionary, the word happy means enjoying or characterized by well-being and contentment. Simple right? 

But however incomplex it may seem, achieving contentment is like reaching the stars with your bare hands. Since every person is unique, no specific goal could ever be the same.

As for me, contentment comes in a variety of packages for every life department there is.

Family Department - 

     * Healthy family members

     * A loving and supportive husband

     * Great and happy children

     * A wise mother

     * A practical sister

     * A warm home to live in

     * Existing harmony brought about by reasonable compromise

     * My mom's cooking

Friends Department

     * Despite the distance of some of my closest friends, I still trust them to wish me well.

     * Practically fun crowd

     * Share the same indulgence I have in food

     * Regardless of the age gap, I have found trustworthy young friends

     * Learning from each others' real-life experiences making us much better people.

     * Over-all, I have very true friends.

Career Department

     * I've been able to try different kinds of jobs that widened my horizon.

     * Have been to a lot of places, met different kinds of people, learn from their respective cultures and harmoniously worked with them

     * Defeated my fear of being in new crowds, places, etc.

     * Learned to be diplomatic without jeopardizing my life principles

     * Continues to persevere in order to earn my keep

Personal Department

     * I'm glad that despite the extra weight, I am still miles away from killers like diabetes and hypertension (which literally run in the family)

     * Can naturally adjust and blend in like a chameleon

     * Has always tried my best to be fair and objective

     * Thankful that God made me who I am

With these things, why shouldn't I be happy? It's definitely not the amount of money I have in my pocket nor the laurels I have gained that would define my contentment.  I have done thousands of wrong decisions but I have remained strong to face all consequences and I survived. I think as I continue my journey in this life, I would always hope for another chance  without the greed in my heart that would just defeat my purpose of living a peaceful, contented and a happy one.

Have you ever asked yourself if you're really happy? Give that thought time and you'll be surprised that you're already happy, it's just that you never noticed it. 

Happy Thoughts!