Hi Everyone

Happiness and Suffering

I feel like the two go hand in hand.

Some of the things that bring us joy come hand in hand with suffering. It doesn’t make them any less meaningful, if anything, it can make it more so.

We can make happiness, choose it. And often it comes with sacrifices.

Sometimes we aren’t fully aware of what those sacrifices might be when we make our choices.

We can get lost in the moment, whilst suffering. And lose sight of what we are working for. Perhaps not permanently, but that suffering can temporarily crowd our minds, leaving little room for much else.

Sometimes pain isn’t our choice though and we have to make a decision. How to put it behind us and when. Sometimes, we even need a reason why. We can either let it destroy us, or build a new life despite it.

Change can be hard when things are difficult. Some of the most worthwhile things are also the hardest.

I find it comforting paying attention to the journey, as well as the moment. The journey makes the moment a little softer and gives me hope for the future.

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