Our happiness depends on wisdom all the way.
-Sophocles
Well, have you ever seen someone always smiling, even if you know what they endure in the private? They keep showing happiness but you know that, somewhere in them, there's a part of lie, because they're in a bad life situation that makes them feel bad, you know it! Why are they hiding it? Are they deep in denial? No they're not. Let me explain.
For some people, it may looks illogic, or impossible. However, we shall be admirative, because this behavior is, truly, wisdom. Don't think it is easy to do, it is not. Those who have the power to enlighten your (and even their own) life, even if they are in a bad situation, are the ones who are indeed the most powerful. They, who can see the light in the dark, because they will to, have the power to control their feelings, and so, their life. You shall know that, happiness is a choice, even if it is not easy to choose it when you are in a bad situation. Happiness is not a feeling, it is a state of mind. It is not about what happens to you, but how you react to it. Remember that, to be happy, you need acceptance, gratitude, and a positive mindset. You can't feel happy if you don't accept what happens to you, if you don't feel grateful for what you have. Don't let happiness come to you, create it.
"Most folks are as happy as they make up their minds to
be."
-Abraham Lincoln
"Happiness depends upon ourselves."
-Aristotle
"Happiness cannot be traveled to, owned, earned, worn or
consumed. Happiness is the spiritual experience of living every
minute with love, grace and gratitude."
-Denis Waitley
"Happiness can exist only in acceptance."
-George Orwell
"It is not how much we have, but how much we enjoy, that makes
happiness."
-Charles Spurgeon
This one makes me think about Solaire of Astora ☀️, a loved video-game character from Dark Souls 1. He is always smiling, even if he is in a bad situation, because he has the power to see the light in the dark. He is a true example of wisdom, and we should all strive to be like him. To put it simply, he is a character who embodies the search for happiness, even in the darkest of times, in such a gloomy and dark game. His quest, finding his own sun, is a metaphor for the search of happiness, and hope. Plus, he is a well loved character for his personality, and his positive attitude, which is a great example of how we should all strive to be. He is friendly, helpful, and always ready to help others with the jolly cooperation. Known for his iconic phrase "Praise the sun!", and his iconic gesture, Solaire is a character who has become a symbol of hope and positivity, and he totally corresponds to the theme of this article. Remember, always praise the sun, even in the darkest of times. 🌞 \[T]/