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Life, Dreams, and Happiness
When I was young I always believed I would have a successful life, which at the time meant a good job, fancy cars, a wife, kids, and all of the usual trimmings that Americans use to define success. With all of those ambitious plans it never donned on me that my life would be better than I ever imagined. For that, I thank my faith and the quality relationships that I’ve built with family and friends of all ages and all across the globe. Because of you, I’ve learned happiness is not about a high paying job, or a house you buy, or a car you drive, or a something that you marry into; at least not for me. For me, happiness is simply something that you are.
How can you not smile when your life exceeds your dreams. — Sean King
Midnight Reflections
After spending the last 15 years observing the steadfast love of my wife’s grandparents, there’s no way you can convince me that the things we chase today:
- Degrees
- Fancy cars
- Good jobs
- Plush houses and
- Prestige
will ever produce a greater reward than two humble people living modestly within their means, rooted in God, and completely dedicated to one another.
You can keep your American dream and your Apple Pie, I’m trying to build my future on the pillars of old school love.
How Could It Be?
Do you know what sucks?
What sucks is spending your whole life
chasing that elusive thing you believe
will make you happy
That relationship
the acceptance letter
that scholarship
the degree
that job
the house
that marriage
the steps on the ladder
and those kids,
All perfectly laid out
right in front of you
each forward move
promising to make you happier than
the place you were previously at
Each new accomplishment
guaranteeing a greater level of joy
than the last thing you did
You pursue,
eyes closed and focused;
mouth open and charging;
eyes straight ahead reaching
for your prey – err your dream
So close!!
A tweak here,
a change there and you’ll have it
that elusive thing called happiness
Almost catching your dream
spawns new hope,
making you believe
that you’re on the cusp of reaching
all that you’ve worked your whole life for…
And then “IT” happens
you finally catch your dream
you’re standing on the plateau
of your life’s work
all that you have fought against
has been defeated
all that you have fought for
is in your grasp as you stand
basking in the glow of your accomplishment
The only problem is
you feel empty inside
confused, because you’ve done it all
and still lack that feeling of
Happiness
How could it be?
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