I had
somewhat of an epiphany the other day regarding happiness, and I wrote it down
in my journal. As it was something new
to me, I figure I might as well put it here in hopes that it helps someone else
out too. Anyway, here it is:
I’m really quite happy at this point in my
life. I want future me to remember that
this is really what happiness is – just being very content with everything
happening in your life. It’s not
constant stimulation and excitement, but rather like being in sailboat with a
nice, easy breeze, looking about you and enjoying the serenity of the
moment. No doubt, there will be rough
patches in my future, and that’s why I write this. In those future moments, I hope to read this
and remember that despite all difficulties going at that time, all it takes to
be happy is to just change what can be changed and be content with the rest. Always seek improvement, but more than that
always seek contentment.
Teaching in
Korea has brought me lots of free time and isolation (hence, this post haha). Free time because I get to leave work every day
at 4:30 and forget about it, and isolation because I live in a relatively
secluded part of town. When I first
arrived here I struggled with that a bit.
I wanted the exciting life of an ESL backpacker/teacher. After my first semester here, however, I have
learned how to appreciate my quiet/distraction-free life I have right now – in other
words, I’m content…and happy!!!
Maybe it
makes sense to you, maybe it doesn’t. Either
way, I’ll be sending happiness vibes your way!
Happy Sunday
and much love,
Gnardaddy
