Had a cathartic talk with a dear friend today. It made me realize that I live a pretty sad life with too many struggles going on right now. I am actually struggling not to fall into depression again. But I have somehow managed to stay happy, smile, and somehow not cry myself to sleep every night.
Maybe I have finally grown up, learned how to roll with the punches, let go of the pain, and look at the happy and funny side of life. Sometimes, I do get to hear my thoughts and feel the pain in my heart, I wonder and think of the what ifs, and the maybes. But I always sleep and wake up sane and without much thoughts of sadness and anger.
As my friend affirmed, happiness is a state of mind. And right now, despite the pains and struggles, the haters and the critics, I choose to smile, to be happy, to keep myself sane. I look at my life, my work, the people I work with and have fun with, and see that somehow, I have helped them smile too. And right now, that is more than enough to keep me going. 😉
Yes, life is hard, but no matter what happens, just be happy.
move on… and find something meaningful that makes you happy..
Smile Ria! Maybe you’re thinking too much. Life shouldn’t be taken THAT seriously. I mean, we all won’t get out of it alive anyway. So sit back, relax and take some time to smile. Sometimes, it becomes an “effort” to be happy.. but hey, I agree with your friend, happiness is a state of mind. The more whatifs you have and the bigger the uncertainty you boot, will only make you feel crappy 10 times over. Find joy in the littlest things. I do that sometimes when I feel like I ate a rock. Cheers!
ma, it’s a state of mind nga kaya dont be too sad. go lang ng go. eto nga at may blogger minion ka na bago. hehehe. check it out! 🙂
oist.. ok lang yan.. ayaw lang kaayo seryosoha pod.. the more you think of it the more you sink to it…
read your blog because of your interesting blog description (A Ria a Day, Keeps the Psych Doctor Away!). my 14-year old son was recently diagnosed with adolescent depression and he’s now under treatment. so i guess i sort of feel a connection to people having some issues with happiness in their lives. i hope you feel better soon.
@yen, I also had clinical depression a few years ago. I hope your son gets well really soon. 🙂