Happiness

This subject is ambiguous because different people define happiness based on their mood per time.

I mean, to a child, it could be because of the chocolate daddy brings home or the freshly baked doughnut mummy buys from the doughnut store. For a teenage boy, it will be the 2016 Xbox 360; it could be this or an iPhone 7. I cannot tell these days. A teenage girl is quite confused. I would not know what she wanted, and in my days, I was a tomboy, so do not ask me what would have made me happy. For a lady, it will be a wholesome relationship with a tall, dark, and handsome man and for the gentleman, I will assume a legal, good-paying job.

All of these could make people happy, but that is not necessarily true for everyone. I mean, not all of us have this, but we are still happy, right? 
I thought for a while and came to the conclusion that neither a person nor a thing can create happiness. Instead, it comes from within, so henceforth, don't let anyone make you unhappy. 

The point is that happiness should not be brewed from people, animals, places, or things. It should come from within you because people will hurt, leave, or become disloyal, which will shake you. Animals will mostly pass on, and for places, you have to leave. For things, they will definitely get lost or deteriorate. 

The summary of this all is that you have to constantly redefine yourself, generate a reason to be happy, and never let anyone or anything define your happiness. It is your happiness, so take responsibility and make yourself happy. It is the best you can do for yourself, so do it always as God strengthens you. Amen

A verse to encourage you is 1 Peter 4:13: 'But rejoice inasmuch as you participate in the sufferings of Christ, so that you may be overjoyed when his Glory is revealed.' 

PS: I do not want to catch you without a real smile; I can detect if it is fake *winks*
PSS: Have a great weekend, and remember to stay genuinely happy. 

My picture collage, from home to church to work, shows my happiness. You cannot fake such a beautiful smile, can you?

Originally published on 10/15/2016 at 3:30 AM.