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We convince ourselves that life will be better after
We get married, have a baby, then another.
Then we are frustrated that the kids aren't old enough
And we'll be more content when they are.
After that, we're frustrated that we have teenagers to deal with.
We will certainly be happy when they are out of that stage.
We tell ourselves that our life will be complete when our
Spouse gets his or her act together, when we get a nicer car,
Are able to go on a nice vacation, or when we retire.
The truth is, there's no better time to be happy than right now.
If not now, when? Your life will always be filled with challenges.
It's best to admit this to yourself and decide to be happy anyway.
Happiness is the way. So, treasure every moment that you have
And treasure it more because you shared it with someone special,
Special enough to spend your time with...
And remember,
Time waits for No One.
So,
stop waiting...
Until your car or home is paid off
Until you get a new car or home
Until your kids leave the house
Until you go back to school
Until you lose ten pounds
Until you gain ten pounds
Until you finish school
Until you get a divorce
Until you get married
Until you have kids
Until you retire
Until summer
Until spring
Until winter
Until fall
Until you die
There is no better time than right now to be happy.
Happiness is a journey, not a destination.
So...
Work like you don't need
money,
Love like you've
never been hurt,
And dance like no one's watching.
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-Crystal
Boyd
Written in 1988, the above article first appeared in an internet list server, called "Prose for the Weekend."
and it was called, "Happiness" Later it was incorporated in the authors locally published book called, "Midnight Muse."
* *(Information
provided by the author)
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