HAPPINESS Is...

     Whether or not we have attained the wisdom to know that WE, are, completely, in control of our own contentment, this is the reality of life. Regardless, of what some, may, believe, which can be anything from the notion that others in our lives need bend to suit our needs, to the, misguided, state-of-mind, that, unless, certain, external-stimuli, exist for us, happiness is out of reach, our, purest, personal, prosperity, is possible, only, through self-examination of the soul, and, realization of our responsibility to ourselves. We ought not rely on others for validation, for each of us, on our own merit, is created a perfect-being, filled with light and love; and, this fact, once recognized, brings about fulfillment like nothing else. This does not infer that we do not need others in our lives, because, as we are all, inextricably, connected, at the level of the soul, and, because we are all the same love and light, we can thrive around one another, when we recognize this truth. We ought love others, as we love ourselves; and, this is possible, when we come to the understanding of our responsibility to ourselves; this, the knowledge, that, in order to see the 'light' in others, we must first acknowledge it in ourselves. This awareness allows for us to feel more, deeply, connected to others, and, in that, acceptance, supports the happiness that, ideally, already, exists, within. Love BEGINS with us...pure love resides WITHIN all of us. Believe in this, and, ALL things are possible; TRUE happiness, first and foremost. Just Sayin'...