Happiness

Almost a decade ago (31 Oct 97 to be precise), I wrote this in my personal journal....
"For years, I've always thought that happiness is something out there, something that we should pursue. But now, I realize that happiness is not without but within us! It's a inner emotion. We're all born with happiness just inside us, ready to be felt by us once we are willing to accept it. Happiness can't be pursued, it can only be felt. We pursue our goals in life but most of the time, after obtaining our goals, do we feel happy? Or do we ask for more? The journey towards achieving our goals is itself happiness. The freedom and freewill we have in pursuing our goals is itself happiness. The strength and courage we have in pursuing these goals is itself happiness. Happiness lies with us, depending on whether we want to embrace it. I wish you happiness!"
Well, I must say that after 10 years, these reflections are still very relevant. As our kids grow, we aged and by notime, we will be old. We will need to enjoy our time with them now and not wait for a tomorrow when we have more time or when we are less tired or when we have more money...