I sought happiness all my life, but never really put in the effort required to be happy. I wanted other people to make me happy but as it turns out, happiness others provide is fleeting. When I give someone the power over my happiness, I also give them the power to take away my happiness. Until I learned that my happiness was my own responsibility, my life lacked any true or lasting joy. Today I am filled with joy and happiness. I know who I am, what I like, and where I derive my joy. From feeding the squirrels to walking on the beach, I find joy in everyday activities. I love painting and reading and writing. I love spending time with my friends, my family and my fish. I love helping others. All this brings me happiness and fulfillment. What're you doing for your happiness? #BeHappyOnPurpose #RobynAnonymous #HappinessGoals #HappinessIsAChoice #HappinessRules #BelievingIsYourChoice #Happiness #HappinesIsEverything #FindYourHappiness #FindYourHappy #FindYourHappyPlace #MakingMyselfHappy #GrowthMindset #HealingJourney #HealingVibes #Meditation #Recovery #RecoveryTakesTime #WeDoRecover #Sobriety #SoberLife #RecoveryLife #AddictionRecovery #Codependency #AuthorLife #WritersOfInstagram #Author https://www.instagram.com/p/CLWq8haj1dy/?igshid=jj619r9jomsf