This one lesson took me a long time to learn. Even after I "learned" about the concept, I still didn't totally understand it and know it as truth. Happiness cannot be gained from someone else, an item, a trip or any other thing. It comes from within you. Too many times, myself and others have put the enormous burden of our happiness on someone else's shoulders. No one can live up to this expectation. It's not their job. If you try to find it in objects, you will always be let down and you can never have enough. It's another cycle that we've created and it has no value to it and no place in our lives. Do not carry this weight and do not expect others to carry that weight for you. It's wrong and can have horrible side effects; constant feelings of being less than, depression, anxiety, chronic illness and yes even death. We've all seen this occur.
Last Saturday was the first time I was ever able to look in the mirror and love me. I had pulled down my visor to "check" myself before getting out of the car and I felt great love and respect for myself and I was happy. I've lived 32 years spending more time unhappy than happy and man, what a waste. I teared up at the realization but continued to smile at myself with joy. With this came a great peace. You too can experience this peace. Be your own happiness.
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