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Remedy: Happiness

by Parker Ramaker

Through this column, I wish to share with you my thoughts and stories about positivity and happiness.

The pursuit of happiness is something people try to capture in their lives. People can identify happiness as buying a new car or raising healthy children. No matter what kind of happiness is being pursued, always remember that it is a day-by-day process. There are so many things to be grateful for that are taken for granted such as good health, clean water, food, etc. There is nothing wrong with setting goals and doing everything possible to achieve those goals, but there are important things to remember and see on the way to your happiness.

When it comes to striving for what you want, it is easy to be blinded to what is happening around you. I have learned many lessons on my way to getting where I want to be. I learned that meditation is better than I thought; I learned to not judge a book by it’s cover; and I learned that I can learn something new from the unlikeliest of people. Opening the mind and heart can be difficult tasks because of the vulnerability that comes with it, but in doing these things it gives you an opportunity to see and learn things to which you would have never otherwise been exposed. There are people that present a scary or quiet persona, but in reality everyone offers something to enrich your pursuit to happiness.

I started my positivity movement by posting positive messages my sophomore year of high school. Every morning, I would make sure I put a positive message out to people via text or social media and hoped it would brighten anyone’s day. I am a firm believer that happiness is like the domino effect, and one after another, we can all pass happiness to each other. I have found success through my posts and my friendliness. I have heard from people with depression or people who are having a great day and they say that what I do helps them carry on with their day.

There is always something to look forward to. There is always something to do to better your outlook on life. We must take advantage of this wonderful opportunity to live. Everyday is worth your time. No matter how small or insignificant things may seem, a simple smile or a different outlook on your day can really be beneficial to your happiness. I hope to help you see the beauty in your everyday life that you may have not noticed. We live in a beautiful world, so let’s take the steps to enjoy it all.

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