In response to Dancing Elephants prompt 25 of 52
This story was originally published in Magicbytes, my substack newsletter.
Happiness to me is choosing to devour the chocolate ice cream above anything else!
I had been working back to back since 6 am. My legs finally halted, along with my mind, precisely at 10.30 pm. I rested briefly and watched a thriller series on the TV for the next 30 minutes.
When I finally walked into the bedroom at 11 pm, an instant gush of energy filled up every cell in my body, leaving me refreshed. I witnessed calm and peace, watching my two kids sleep. The poor husband slept too. Maybe he listened to his own boring bedtime stories 😉
What else can I ask for? With extra exaggeration and caution, I returned to the living room, not wanting to wake up any of them!
I smiled back at the clock, as it could get some rest too. No screaming and snoozing for the next two days!
It was a perfect Friday night, and what fool would I be to ignore that delicious chocolate ice cream that had been diligently waiting for me in the refrigerator for the last couple of hours!
But wait, Isn’t it too late already? The original plan was to enjoy the ice cream while watching a movie with my husband, right?! What about the workout tomorrow? Is it even healthy to have a late-night dessert? Remember how all that fat accumulates right in the lower abs, huh?! Ah, the kids would have enjoyed this flavor!
Trust me, I had a million reasons to force myself to act like a grown-up. But I chose to be happy!
Sometimes, life tastes good when we cut the layers of logic and reasoning. Well actually, most times! 😉
There is always something special about doing what I want when I want it! A chance to reclaim my love for myself! I grabbed that very chance to listen to my heart and treat myself! I chose happiness that came to me in the form of ice cream.
The after-effect was terrific! Heeding my wish was as beautiful as surprising my loved ones. The sense of fulfillment went on and presented itself to the people around me with so much love and gratitude, the next morning!
Happiness is not having to wait for tomorrow to do things I want to do NOW!
Happiness to me is going against the gravity of what weighs me down and choosing to fly high [Trust me, the bird’s eye view of any problem is life-changing!] Remember this the next time you feel low!
Happiness is not about trying hard to laugh in challenging situations! It is about having faith in ourselves to get through the hell of any problem!
Happiness is to know that complex problems come into our lives to make us stronger because we deserve to be Strong!
Happiness is enjoying the flow of life without anticipating the outcome! Happiness is the essence of life!
Happiness is a skill that we can master simply by practicing it every day! How cool is that?!
My wish for you today: Wherever you are and in whatever situation life has put you through, remember to fly high and be happy. Everything else is already taken care of! I wish you happiness, wonders, and much more!
Smile, and the world smiles back at you!
Take off your wings and spread your sunshine!
I want to take a moment to thank the lovely editors of the DEP: Vidya Sury, Collecting Smiles, Dr. Preeti Singh, and Dr. Gabriella Korosi.
© Tamil, 2023
Here are a couple of inspiring stories, I truly enjoyed in recent times:
How to create a quiet routine while still working full time by Eve Arnold
A beautiful message by DR Rawson – The Possibilist
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