*WARNING: This blog post contains some strong language that I felt were necessary to convey my opinions on the topic. Please turn away if you are sensitive.*

 

What is happiness?

Happiness is…

Honestly, it’s complete bullshit.

A happy life?

That’s a lie.

The world is packed full with too many utter disappointments for anyone to be considered “happy”.

But, you can choose to make the most of it.

You can push through the crap; the 40 hour work week, the school projects, the broken families, the money problems, the anxiety, the depression.

And, when you come through all of that looking like Miley Cyrus after the “Wrecking Ball” video, you’ll find the tiny little things that seem like miracles.

Like the five dollars you were saving for gas money, which was much better spent on that dang good cup of coffee.

Or when you come out of the shower after crying for 30 minutes to find that your boyfriend has strewn rose petals and love-notes on the floor.

Or even just having a cheat day from your diet because you really needed some ice cream.

Of course, it’s not going to last.

Nothing does.

You’ll still need gas, those petals need to be cleaned up, and you’ll feel fat the next day.

But, God, those few moments will still make you smile.

So, I guess that’s what happiness is: a choice.

Choosing to live day by day, second by second, until you find the absolutely unbreakable moments. The ones that leave your memories warm and your heart full.

Because, a “happy” life would be an unbearable serving of uneventfulness.

So, you’ve got to appreciate the bullshit and how much more it makes those tiny moments shine through.

Pick your head up, kid.

Fake a smile.

Be happy.