HAPPINESS IS A CHOICE

Today is my Dad's 66th Birthday.


I just realized that I can't remember the last time I've greeted him a Happy Birthday. Perhaps that was way too long ago when I was still too young to remember things. Or maybe because I just don't see the point in wishing him a happy birthday when I really don't want that for him. For the longest time,I felt like he did not deserve happiness when I was not happy myself.

The foolish man seeks happiness in the distance; the wise grows it under his feet.  ~James Openheim

I have been searching for true happiness (like who else doesn't?) but it's just now that I've realized I've been looking for it in the wrong places. 


Happiness is a choice. We, ourselves, are the only ones who can choose what would make us happy. And that, one can only be happy when you share your happiness with others for happiness held is a seed; and happiness shared is the flower.


I know it's already late now but I still believe in the saying : "It's better late than never!"

HAPPY Birthday Daddy!  

I really wish with all my heart that you are truly happy now...wherever you are. For if you already found happiness, I can hope that someday I'll be able to find it too.

me with my brother and sister @ my father's grave