the butterfly

Well, I promised you yesterday to tell you the tale of the butterfly.
There are a few variables of it, but allow me to quote it from Thoreau:

"Happiness is like a butterfly, the more you chase it,

the more it will elude you,

but if you turn your attention to other things,

it will come and sit quietly on your shoulder."

I can concur, when happiness is lost, it can usually be found at unexpected places. But please, do not let this slow down your pursuit for happiness.
Because that journey might also bring you precious experiences.

For example. When my world shattered a few years ago, I took a solo-trip to Asia to figure out what to do with my life. Did I get all the answers? Probably not, but the trip was amazing. Not only did I encountered many interesting people, found serenity, and had some kick-ass memories. But also I discovered the wisdom that already lay dormant within me.

Heh… ‘wisdom’…  While typing it down, that word seems so strange to me. But I must admit, I did learn a lot from my little pursuit.

Of course, as always, within time old habits came crawling back to me. So I lost some of the vibe that I had built up during my journey. But some results never faded; they lay dormant at best. And you can find most of them in this blog.

So for me, happiness isn’t a destination, it’s a medium that makes life more pleasant. Enjoy it when you can, and keep your eyes open for new ways to discover it.