A Tail of Happiness

Once there was this kitten that was chasing its tail. It just chased it and chased. An older, wiser cat came along and he watched this kitten. The cat watched the kitten for a long time. Then he asked the kitten, "Kitten, why do you chase your tail?" The kitten replied, "Because I will find happiness in my tail." The old cat watched for a time longer then he said, "I, too, use to chase my tail because I thought I would find happiness there. But I realised that I didn't need to chase my tail for wherever I went it seemed to follow." And the old cat got up and walked away with his tail whishing behind.


Reflection

No one can expect to be happy 24/7, yet it seems the pursuit of happiness has become a total preoccupation. It's just not possible to live in a state of utopia, where happiness is an everyday constant. It's true that so many people chase happiness so much that it actually becomes artificial. Happiness can't be something you chase, it is the result of things you do and posses in your life. So instead of being on this 'pursuit' of happiness, rather focus on your family, your friends, focus on the needs of others and your work. Be grateful for all these things in your life. Do the very best you can with all the things you posses and I can assure you happiness will follow you.

Have an Awesome week,
Darren Zwiers

Happiness is not something ready made. It comes from your own actions - Dalai Lama.