I Want Happiness

I want happiness. Today. But as I see the world around me, I find it nearly impossible to be completely happy, truly at peace. The world never seems to slow down; there are simply too many stressful occasions whether its school or even over break. However, it is a comfort to me that I am not the only one who deals with this struggle.

Everyone wants to be happy. Some older people reminisce about their past, their childhood, relaying their cherished memories in those “once upon a time” stories. The children I meet find happiness by playing their far-fetched games. They are all so creative: they are able to conjure up such fantastic scenarios like riding pink elephants and flying with the birds. Many find their happiness through religion, following the guidance of Jesus and other spiritual teachers to understand the world around them.

I want to be happy. I want to experience a laid back life in which I do not have a worry in the world. I also want to be successful in school and my other activities. I might not always want to analyze the rhetoric in an essay - as it can be painstakingly difficult -, but I tend to find it a very fulfilling experience. At present, pure happiness remains only a want. In the future, maybe it will become a reality.