What’s a common misconception people have about happiness? – An interesting ask from the daily prompt.

Wow, when I read this question my first thought went to Robin Williams. Someone who seemed so happy and spread so much of it in his lifetime was dealing with such internal pain. Behind a lot of smiles, there can be a lot of pain.

I read a simple term a long time ago. It said, “Happiness is a Choice.” I took that to heart more and the opportunity to use it has been great, but it isn’t always true. Life will throw things at you that take happiness away. Sometimes for short periods, sometimes for longer ones.

I don’t know if you can be truly happy if never experience the other side of the coin.

Happiness most of the time just doesn’t appear. Usually, it’s something you do

There is another phrase that goes, “Happiness is fleeting.” I used to think that when I was younger but now, I’m stringing longer periods together.

And you don’t have to be happy all the time. Contentment, satisfaction, listening, observing, rest and relaxation are cool.

Some people are happy just being unhappy. Puzzles the hell out of me but to each their own.

Money and prestige don’t always equal happiness. I’ve had some of the best times in smaller minor league baseball parks than the major league ones.