The Other Side Of Happiness

In life there are so many different shades of color
We tend to stick with what we grow familiar with
It is easier to keep something that we know instead of something that brings change
The same can be said about emotions
We can be happy in many different ways and several levels
The smallest thing can bring a smile to your face
The biggest thing can bring tears of joy to your eyes
The scary part is when the biggest things are hard to come by
The painful truth is that the small things may be all you have to look forward to
It can sit mixed emotions in your heart when you hear the story of other people's happiness
When you see others getting the things you are working so hard for and then they do not appreciate it
You begin thinking that maybe what you want isn't really for you
If it was it should have come to you by now
You've wanted it longer, you wanted it harder, and you were willing to sacrifice to get it
Being human is the fairest way to accept those questions that arrive in our minds as we see other people taking for granted the things that you would cherish most
It's difficult to understand why people tend to do the things they do when faced with getting what they want all the time
It can't be as simple as just saying they don't appreciate it because they can get it easily
There is a part of them that remains empty though they are showered with constant blessings
While you live step to step trying not to tumble over
You dream of those things that other people take for granted
You can visualize your life having everything you want and being content with having those things in your life finally
The deal that no one thinks about at times is, most of those people that run through what you consider blessings have no real goal in life
They may get the things you wish you could have, but they get them and they still want more
While you sit and thank God for the small things that come your way and you learn to appreciate those moments where life seems to be right for you no matter the circumstances
Think about! Your life will be a true journey of failure and reward, but you will cherish the path ahead
Those that can't find happiness miss out of the one true thing that you have
A heart that is easily satisfied, therefore, it is easily healed when broken
People that count on the next fix never take the time to repair their heart because they are so busy running to get something new to replace the new things they recently got
It isn't anything to be ashamed about when we wish for things, however, it is shameful to have all of the important things in your life yet you see others and want what they have
The other side of happiness is total darkness and that area of life is only meant for those that can't appreciate the many blessings that life gives in the small beautfiul packages
What side are you on?