Happiness...

So when in life are we ever happy? When are we able to relax and enjoy the day? Is it with that special someone, or the place we found and can't ever get too b/c we're too busy? I'm not sure where I feel the happiest, but I guess if I had to pick a place it would be Outward Bound. It's not relaxing as one would describe but it's definitely a place were I feel free. It's not a place or something that I can do everyday or often at that.

What I'm trying to get at is how are we (am I) to find freedom with our busy lives? We do so much and try to appease so many people. If we could find just an hour to ourselves and God, maybe, just maybe we'll have more strength to endure the day and it's many minions. I'm just trying to understand what's happening in my life, maybe someone could give a little helpful hint on how to live it....though it is mine and I won't be able to do it like your way. That's the beauty of it too, life, is that we can't just tell someone to do something one way because that one way might not be "the" way for them. Just like our fingerprints or snowflakes, no life is like the other. So now, why are we so concerned about happiness, or why am I. Sometimes happiness isn't achievable b/c it's not something that would be allowed, or sometimes it's something that we can attain so quickly. I think it's the Greeks who made happiness synonymous with wisdom, knowledge, and right living.....now this seems to be a little different from what we perceive our "inalienable right of life, liberty, and pursuit of happiness." I definitely like the Greek way happiness, it's more inclusive, and less self-centered.

Happiness for different people means different things, right?? For one person happiness is being able to play videos games, another wants to be outside, another would like to be with people, and one would want to be alone. It seems that all of these are good, but you still need to be able to say to yourself, "I've been here for a while, how about I go and get some community with my friends, family, or neighbors," or "I might need to take some time for myself, alone. I can tell you right now, that I'm horrible at taking time to be alone. I pretty much need to be around people. It might b/c I'm afraid to be alone, scared to hear God, or too impatient to sit quietly. So I need to work on this. Don't feel bad if you fail the first time. I'm going to take some time alone after this.....I'm not sure what to do, but I'll figure it out! ;-)

Yeah this took a while longer than I thought it would! I'm sure you got bored, but thanks for sticking it through, I'm still learning and growing and glad you could see the questions I have, feel free to leave a comment. Later!!

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