What Is Happiness?

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Today’s poem is the outcome of a lifetime of investigation. I don’t know if I have the right answer yet, but I may have come close.

I’m curious to know - what does happiness mean to you? Before you read today’s poem, drop me a short, one line reply about your personal meaning of “happiness”! You can also consider sharing your thoughts as a comment.

Alright, poem starts in 3… 2… 1!

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What is happiness?
A feeling? A thing?
Something to touch?
Or something to sing?

A fragrance, a sight? A sound, or a taste?
Something to find? Or something to chase?

So hard to define.
So different for each.
Not something to learn,
or something to teach.

Not just one thing, it's many combined.
It's the heart of life, it's the peace of being kind.

The thrill of something new,
the comfort of what's old.
The warmth of being loved.
the courage of being bold.

In the pages of a book, or the babble of a brook.
It's hidden around you, in a cranny or a nook.

In the laughter of a child.
In the smile of a friend.
In the sunrise, the sunset,
and at the rainbow's end.

It's life with loved ones at home, and
it's life when you live in the moment.

So what is happiness then?
Is it easy to define?
I've thought about it
for the longest of time.

It's what I keep seeking, it's what I've pursued.
And as of now, this is what I'll conclude-

Happiness is living,
the joy of being you!
Without your heart to feel it,
happiness won't be true!

So open your mind, and follow your heart.
Happiness will find you, as you play your part!

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That’s it! Thanks for reading edition 102 of Hello Universe!

Check out Some Fun Stuff below.

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Some Fun Stuff

This is a place where I recommend read-worthy, hum-worthy, and watch-worthy content from across the internet. The underlined words are links that you can click to access my suggestions:

1. Check out Mapcrunch : MapCrunch is a fun little website that takes you on a surprise adventure to a random spot in the world. Have fun with stunning landscapes, quirky scenes and amazing wonders that Google Streetview has captured across the world. Every new place is a wonderful surprise! 😀

2. Listen to The Aubergine of The Sun by Ott : This track is my go-to when I’m mulling over questions like the one asked by today’s poem. What is happiness? What is love? What is reality?

If you find yourself asking these questions often, put this track on and close your eyes. The answers will reveal themselves in due time. 😇

3. Watch “Making A Decision” by Trent Lenkarski: I think I’ve had a version of this conversation with my friends. I’m pretty sure you must have had such a conversation too. Not about haircuts, but maybe about dinner. Or a movie. Or taking a shower. Decisions, man, am I right?

That’s it for this week. See you next Tuesday!