Happiness

Have you ever noticed that when you're in a moment that you truly feel happy it goes by too quickly? This was a picture from a great road trip we went on this summer. The drive was beautiful and I wish I could've remembered every single moment of it.

Yesterday the pilot and I talked about an ex-friend of his, who on the surface you would think was really happy. He has a huge house, a wife who is a doctor, 2 kids and a striving business he started himself. However he is stressed, drinks excessively and just seems angry. What is it that makes people happy? Its sad to think that people strive for these things, money & materials and yet they are still unhappy once these things are achieved. I started to reflect on my own life and I truly find happiness in the simple things. In all the stages of my life wherever we were, whatever we had I was happy. I don't think people realize that its not about the things you have or how much money you make, its about who you are as a person. I love to laugh, I love being with my family, I love that a great buffalo chicken sandwich can make my day. Truly my goal in life is to make sure my family is happy. I'm not saying my life is perfect, but I want to enjoy each day.

Happy quote for today:

“Now and then it's good to pause in our pursuit of happiness and just be happy.” 
― Guillaume Apollinaire

What makes you happy?