BE HAPPY RIGHT NOW

 Happiness is a beautiful emotion and life satisfaction that can be triggered by positive experiences or can simply arise without any apparent reason. It's a choice we have the power to make. We hold the key to creating happiness within ourselves, and it often goes beyond the boundaries of pure joy.

So why wait to be happy until some future date? Such misconceptions abound, like believing happiness is reserved for the wealthy, or that life will be easier and happier as we grow older. Happiness is not limited to specific circumstances, appearances, or financial status. Nor is it a luxury too costly to maintain or a dangerous path that might lead to trouble or an early demise.

In our earlier years, we hoped that transitioning to Secondary School would guarantee a happier life, only to find ourselves facing new challenges and stresses. The pursuit of happiness didn't become any simpler when we entered higher institutions. The road to success was far from easy, with the pressure of exams, assignments, and research work bringing various emotions like fear, anxiety, and gloom.

Sometimes, the pursuit of happiness feels elusive and vague. We wonder when we will finally be happy and consider milestones like marriage and having children as potential sources of happiness. But even these come with their own set of commitments, pressures, and challenges.

Deferment of happiness to the future is a self-imposed restraint. Waiting for the right time or the right circumstances to be happy can lead to a lifetime of discontent. Life's hurdles are endless, and there will always be something else on the horizon. But the truth is, there's no better time to be happy than the present.

The uncertainty of tomorrow reminds us of the importance of seizing every opportunity for happiness that comes our way. Instead of postponing happiness, we must learn to embrace the little moments and find joy in the journey. Crossing one hurdle does not guarantee a lifetime of happiness, but finding happiness in each step of the journey will make life more fulfilling.

Let us not be unkind to ourselves by delaying our own happiness. Break free from the shackles of waiting for the perfect moment and choose to be happy now. Life is a beautiful adventure with ups and downs, but our attitude towards it can make all the difference. Embrace happiness today, for it holds the power to brighten our lives and those around us..

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