Don’t Miss Today’s Happiness

Hey, my friend,

Yesterday, I was sitting on the balcony and thinking about something in the future that might make me happy.

I was excited, but at the same time, my mind kept going, what if it does not go the way I hope?

I was so lost in those thoughts of the future that I messed up the present happiness.

My freshly brewed warm coffee got cold, and the birds I wanted to watch were moving around, making their usual sounds, but I barely heard them.

You see, to feel happy in the future, I messed up my current moment of happiness.

And, you know what, I was just really longing for this moment of relaxation on the balcony while working.

But when I finally got to experience it, you know what happened.

And, I think that’s what most of us do, my friend.

We keep looking ahead, imagining how things will feel, and forget to notice what’s already here.

Yass, making plans and building a future for yourself is really important. But giving attention and nurturing what you already have is equally important.

Otherwise, it will become a vicious cycle where you will keep chasing one thing, thinking it will give you happiness, and once you get it, you’ll ignore it and mess up your peace chasing for another.

Hence, we must maintain a balance between what we want and enjoying what we have.

How to do that, you ask?

Well, do the things you genuinely enjoy, spend time with your loved ones, talk to God, be grateful, and don’t chase future moments of happiness in your mind, but actively work for it.

So, if you’ve been feeling exhausted lately chasing after the feeling of happiness, but not enjoying the happiness right in front of you, this is your reminder to start maintaining that balance between what you want and enjoying what you already have.

Wishing you a blessed, wonderful, and peaceful day, my friend.

That is it for today, and see you tomorrow.

Take care,
Prasad Mairale
Petals of Positivity 🌸