My Idea of Happiness

Starting out with a rather tough question. What is my idea of Happiness? I'm finding that this is rather hard to describe and define. 

Maybe because I almost always feel happy inside. Even as a kid, even in the circumstances I grew up in, I was always positive, always smiling, always sure that things would improve. I think it's because I knew that I had God inside of me. He's lived in me always. Especially after the age of 9 when I was saved, and again at 15, when He gave me Michael. 

Once i left home, I felt on top of the world. I had Steve's love and care. No more fighting, violence and fear. I felt like I could do anything, BE anything. 

Sure, I['m not always sunshine & smiles....but after studying the letters of Paul, Ihave always held onto two things..... 

I am not saying this because I am in need, for I have learned to be content whatever the circumstances. I know what it is to be in need, and I know what it is to have plenty. I have learned the secret of being content in any and every situation, whether well fed or hungry, whether living in plenty or in want. I can do all this through him who gives me strength".                                                          Philippians 4:11-13,

and 

No one can steal your peace, unless you let them.

We all have the right to pursue happiness, but whether we achieve it or not is really up to us.