The Way Of Happiness

by Two Chums on September 26, 2024

Does it sometimes feel like happiness is eluding you?

We have all had those feelings at times if we are being honest. So when we came across this quote, we knew we needed to share it with you, our chums.

‘We 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 tell ourselves that our life will be complete
when our partner gets his or her act together when we get a nicer car, are able to
go on a nice holiday, when we retire.
The truth is, there’s no better time to be happy than right now. If not now, when?
Your life will always be filled with challenges. It’s best to admit this to yourself and decide
to be happy anyway.
A quote comes from Alfred D. 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, or a debt to be paid. Then life would begin. At last it
dawned on 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 treasure it more because you shared it
with someone special, special enough to spend your time…and remember that time
waits for no one.
So, stop waiting until you lose ten pounds, until you gain ten pounds, until you have
kids, until your kids leave the house, until you start work, until you retire, until you get
married, until you get divorced, until Friday night, until Sunday morning, until you get a
new car or home, until your car or home is paid off, until spring, until summer, until
winter, until your song comes on, until you’ve had a drink…. there is no better time
than right now to be happy. Happiness is a journey, not a destination.’