The Secret to Happiness

So have we solved the secret of happiness?
I believe so.
Are you going to tell me?
Yes. Ready?
Ready.
Be satisfied.
That's it?
Be grateful.
That's it?
For what you have. For the love you receive. And for what God has given you.
That's it?
He looked me in the eye. Then he sighed deeply.
That's it.

-from 'Have A Little Faith' by Mitch Albom

Once again, a pleasant work of non-fiction from Mr. Albom. Another book with the same conviction I had along 'Tuesdays with Morrie', where I read certain pages twice, thrice in certain chapters, like the conversation above between Mitch and his rabbi, Albert Lewis. To me, you get your money's worth when you find yourself smiling contently as you turn the pages. And I'm not one who can easily make a happy or friendly expression in which the corners of my mouth curve up :)

There will be hoping and wishing till the end of the month. And if things materialise, it will be a major happie, no doubt. Here's to reality coming true, my style. My style, my terms.

Else, I will be satisfied and be grateful for what I have. For the love I receive. And for what God has given me. I already am. However, we're only human after all. Sometimes we need a reminder to switch on the light in our soul, to affirm what we already know within ourselves, as life takes it toll while we're in the endless pursuit of our dreams. This is where we need to stop and pause... for a moment and realise what truly matters most. For the things that matter most, are not exactly 'things'.