The founding fathers had it right. They promised the pursuit of happiness. The opportunity for happiness to be included in the human experience. The achievement was always up to us.
Such revolutionary ideas deserve their weight. I agree with those who bristle at the notion that happiness is a choice. No. Choice is about deciding what to wear or eat. Bringing happiness into life’s territory, so long assumed to be only occupied by pain, is a noble effort requiring insight, discipline and action.
Obviously, one of the things that makes me happy is writing and sharing my thoughts. I didn’t land here by accident. Dear friends helped me see that “I’m a good communicator and have ideas that can be useful.” Learning what makes us happy can often involve getting out of our own way. Stay tuned.
Fortunately your writing joy brings your readers joy, too💞Camille
ReplyDeleteSpot on, Joan. Part of getting out of your way, is recognizing that there is more to life than ourselves. Keep writing!
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