Unfolding Happiness

Happiness is an inner feeling of joy, such as a feeling of completeness, triggered by emotions, feelings of contentment, or satisfaction about life, regardless of the situation we find ourselves. This week is another interesting topic prompted by @therealtalkk, and it centers on Happiness - is it found or made?

Everyone believes what works for them. For some, they found happiness, and for others, they created their own happiness. For me, I believe happiness is a thing of the mind and is created or built by an individual through appreciation, acceptance, and contentment.

Happiness is something we derive from our own choices, decisions, and actions. It is built, and we try our best to maintain the fine structure we've built around it. Such mindset helps us appreciate even the simplest kindness or gestures from others. We are happy with just a simple meal with our loved ones, chatting and building friendship over a simple meal.

I truly understood that happiness was a decision when I got married. As we all know, marriage isn't child's play, and no matter how well you think your know your spouse, you will get to see the other side you've never seen in all your years of courtship or dating in marriage. I chose my own happiness and decided to be cheerful and build my own happiness by looking at my husband's good side, being appreciative to the tiniest irrelevant thing that he does for me and being content with my present situation while I work at achieving other objectives.

If I have to wait for happiness or search for it as a hidden treasure, then I might have to search forever. Some thought they found happiness in a job or person, only to end up disappointed and devastated. Happiness starts from you before it can be spread to others. This state of being happy is what my husband appreciates so much about me, he always looks forward to coming back home because he knows that no matter how terrible the situation might look, his wife would find one reason to be happy and hopeful for a better outcome.

Your happiness should radiate from within and shine on others. I chose to be happy, I built my happiness from scratch to a solid foundation where it can not be easily destroyed.

This is my entry to this week @therealtalkk #prompt on Happiness!

Post by yours truly @kachy2022 ✨️ 💖 💓 💕 💗