I have been thinking about what happiness really is for me. I have come to the conclusion that it is absolute awareness and contentment with where I am, who I am, and what I am doing.
Where I am is in a state of peace. I feel peaceful and content. I can't make my personal balance sheet look any prettier overnight. I don't even care anymore. I can't keep my children or freinds from experiencing the pain and hard lessons of life, but I am content with knowing I will do and have done all I can to help them through those moments. Don't get me wrong. I am beyond busy and have no "social life: as they say. It's just that it has been replaced with "meaningful life". I like it.
I get a daily supply of joy from the most unexpected places. Sometimes, it a late night text from a very sweet friend or a message in my inbox that is uplifting and sent by someone who was "just thinking of me." Sometimes, it is witnessing that lessons taught are lessons learned. Sometimes, it's from a moment during a outdoor run when a rush of warm air crosses my face just when the sun starts to fade. I see the lake. I see the other runners. I see life. I feel joy.
I have opportunity every single day to make a difference in the world. I will take each one.
I am thankful for what I have. I am at peace with what I don't have. I feel joy.
I wish this for all of you, too.
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