Happiness is a journey

Funny how things seem to fall into your lap sometimes. Lately I've just been seeing so much in the world around me to remind me to slow down and enjoy the moment. It doesn't hurt than my family and friends are trying to help me do the same thing. My Dad sent this to me today and I had to make sure I put it somewhere I'd always be able to find it.

Happiness is a Journey

We convince ourselves that life will be better after we get married, have a baby, then another. Then we're frustrated that the kids aren't old enough an we'll be more content when they are. After that, we're frustrated that we have teenagers to deal with. We'll certainly be happy when they're out of that stage. We tell ourselves that our life will be complete when our spouse gets his or her act together, when we get a nicer car, are able to go on a nice vacation, when we retire. The truth is, there's no better time to be happy than right now. If no now, when? Your life will always be filled with challenges . it's best to admit this to yourself and decide to be happy anyhow. One of my favorite quotes come 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 throughout first, some unfinished business, time still to be served, or a debt to be paid. then life would being. 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 an treasure it more because you shared it with someone special, special enough to spend your time with...and remember that time waits for no one. So, stop waiting until you finish school, until you lose ten pounds, until you have kids, until your kids leave home, until you start work, until you retire, until summer, you could go on and on. You have 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 the money. Love like you've never been hurt. Dance like no one is watching. To find Happiness here on earth.