I don't know how exactly to define happiness, but as I look at the people around me, I'd say that I'm happier than most. Most of them are overly concerned about how much money they make, a new car, if they'll be able to have enough money for retirement, etc. Everybody seems to be really worried about the future. I just feel pretty much at peace. I'm preparing for the future, but it's not very much on my mind. I'm just more focused on living each day and trying to discern what God's will is for me. If I die on the job and don't get to experience that wonderful retirement everyone is working so hard for that's okay.
All this isn't to say that I don't have great concern for the world which is full of terrible stuff. I feel sad about what I see and experience, and try to do what I can to help those in need and try to alleviate the bad in the world. But, having done what I can do, I leave it in God's hands. I feel anxiety about life sometimes, but it always goes away. I know that, like everyone else I'll get sick, suffer and die. It won't be fun, but I see benefit in suffering, and just feel confident that I can get through anything that life throws at me.
I think the word "joy" better defines my feeling than does "happiness". It's there through the good times and the bad times.
All this isn't to say that I don't have great concern for the world which is full of terrible stuff. I feel sad about what I see and experience, and try to do what I can to help those in need and try to alleviate the bad in the world. But, having done what I can do, I leave it in God's hands. I feel anxiety about life sometimes, but it always goes away. I know that, like everyone else I'll get sick, suffer and die. It won't be fun, but I see benefit in suffering, and just feel confident that I can get through anything that life throws at me.
I think the word "joy" better defines my feeling than does "happiness". It's there through the good times and the bad times.
