Freewrite Day 446 Happy

What does it mean to be happy and should we all try to get there?

I feel like this is an over-rated goal. I’m happy to be alive, I am happy to be able to keep working. I’m happy I can get out of bed today.

But I’m not happy about some other things in my life I will not list. I work hard to improve those things and try not to worry, and pray, and carry on.

I’m not striving for happiness, I am striving for my goals. I do not wonder about if they will make me happy. I wonder if they are they right thing to do and if I am up to the challenge.

I have known many people who were happy in dire circumstances, and also many who were not happy with the best that life can give them.

Early in my accounting career I had a job that took me to a lot of rich people's homes to “do their books”. These were a lot of short term assignments for a mentor who was helping me learn the ropes. I ended up working with boxes of papers and bills and receipts in places like the “Maid's Quarters” or the cabana by the pool.

I met so many unhappy people! I was shocked. I had never been so close to major wealth before and was stunned by the misery.

Two of the people I got close with at this time were men who were also new to this vast wealth. One had married in, and the other struck it rich with an invention he had made. They did not know each other. Both of them told me their greatest dream was to be poor again so they could be happy. But the comforts of this new life meant they had not option but to stay in it.

My post is for the #freewrite daily challenge by @mariannewest. Freewrite is a great way to post on steemit when you do not think you have the time, or talent, or anything to say. It’s a great way to start regular posting on steemit. I know you can do this too! Here is Marianne’s freewrite prompt post for today. Give it a try and surprise yourself.

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