How do you define happiness?

So what is happiness?
Is it simply a smile on your face that lasts through the day? Many believe they know the answer to this question.. but is there even a definition? How can there be a sentence to describe an aspect of life that is so easy to achieve, and yet so hard? Can joy be over-looked? Can you choose NOT to be happy? And why would you?

There are so many things in life that make you wish, dream and yearn for ecstasy. When you get into an arguement with a friend, when you lose someone close to you, you seem to sink into a sea of despair. There doesn't seem to be a light at the end of this dark tunnel you've chosen to follow through with. But yet... you find that one thing, or that one person or that one memory..that suddenly makes it all better. You're suddenly happy. You're laughing, smiling, and believing in yourself all over again.

So the definition of happiness? Maybe it's waking up in the morning in a warm comfortable bed. Maybe happiness is realizing that there are people in the world we live in today striving to make our planet a better place. Maybe it's laughing till you can't hold back the tears of mirth. Maybe happiness is the giddy feeling you feel in your stomache when you realize you're in love. Maybe happiness..can not be defined.

Ignorance Is Bliss?

Surrounding yourself in a fake reality is truly living the good life right? Wrong. A fake reality is just that, it’s false. Not real. Why would you ever want to have anything but the truth? Surely lies can’t and don’t make you happy. Yet this phrase still survives and in fact thrives and preys on the people yearning for happiness throughout their years. To be truly contented all your life is to live in a cardboard box or an immensely strong bubble; to me, the exact same thing as being ignorant of everything around you. If you’re constantly thinking of only the sunshine and the pretty blue skies, you’re also shielding yourself from the knowledge of less happy things, but also the knowledge of other things in life. Unfortunately, not everything is gift wrapped in glittering paper and there are things that will make you cry and want to give up; but there are also many aspects that make you appreciate the fact that you can still smile, laugh and love. So whoever said ignorance was bliss, never truly was happy.

Shut Up and Drive

I’m waiting and waiting can’t you see,
Where’s the drive that you need to really set me free?
Pick up the slack and take control,
It’s never attracted me as it does now; I’ve gotten a new goal.
Can you guess what it could possibly be?
Baby it’s finally letting you catch me.
I’m listening and listening to the tune that you’re singing,
It sounds more and more like heaven, yet even more tempting.
Stop and pay attention to the bells; can you hear the alarms?
I’ve never fallen before, at least not to your charms.
Can you guess what I want to say next?
You’ll have to read between the lines, it’s hidden in the text.
I’m giving in and surrendering to the little voice in my head,
It’s telling me that I’m choosing the right course, that I’ll be going where only you’ve led.
Take charge and take the lead,
Finally let me fall victim to my greed.
Turn the key and crank the power up full steam,
So that every doubt goes up in flames, I’m willing to be on your team.
I’ve handed you my soul gift wrapped and signed saying belonging to you,
I’m begging you to take over, and do what you need to do.