Happiness is a journey
We always convince ourselves that life will be better after we get married, have a baby,
then another. Then we are frustrated that the kids aren't old enough and we'll be more
content when they are. After that we' re frustrated that we have teenagers to deal with.
We will certainly be happy when they are out of that stage.
We always tell ourselves that our life will be complete when our spouse gets his or her
act together, when we get a nicer car, and are able to go on a nice vacation, when we
retire. The truth is, there's no better time than right now. If not now, when? Our life
will always be filled with challenges. It's best to admit this to ourselves and decide to
be happy anyway.
One of my favorite quotes comes from Alfred Souza. He said, "For a long time it had
seemed to me that life was about to begin-real life. But there was always some
obstacle in the way, something to be gotten through first, some unfinished business,
time still to be served, a debt to be paid. Then life would begin. At last it dawned
onto me that these obstacles were my life. "
This perspective has helped me to see that there is no way to happiness. Happiness is
the way. So treasure every moment that you have. And remember that time waits for
no one. So stop waiting until you finish school, until you go back to school; until you
get married, until you get divorced; until you have kids, until your kids leave home;
until you start work, until you retire; until you get a new car or home; until spring;
until you are born again to decide that there is no better time than right now
to be happy....
Happiness is a journey, not a destination. So, Work like you don't need money,
Love like you've never been hurt, And dance like no one's watching.