what i've learned about happiness

i've learned that happiness can be fleeting. [or maybe that's hormones]

i've learned that it's okay not to please everyone all the time. you can have a servant's heart and not please everyone if you're always compromising your happiness.

i've learned that sometimes you just have to do things for yourself.

i've learned that happiness can come from an evening home with my parents. [how i wish i was there now]

i've learned to love the simple things of life.

i've learned that situations where people are tearing me down is not good for me, and that i can get out of them.

i've learned that being alone in my room with the music turned way up is the best therapy.

but the most important thing of all, what i need to keep reminding myself::

i've learned that you don't define my happiness.