Something interesting happened when I finished writing my story. I sat down and felt an emotion that I had not felt in some time. At first I wasn’t sure what the emotion was, usually it would be some sort of sadness or disappointment. But after a few minutes of sitting and thinking about it, I figured it out. I was truly and utterly happy. For the first time in year, I was HAPPY! How could this be though? I mean... I have no job (I like to say I’m “FUNemployed”) I have no money, I don’t have my BlackBerry, my car is still back in Ontario and I’m sleeping on a mattress in my cousins media room. Yet, in spite of all this, I truly feel the happiest I have in years. I think that goes to prove that you don’t need money and possessions to be happy. True, money certainly can help, especially when bills are piling up. But it’s definitely not a requirement for happiness. Often, too much of an emphasis on needing to obtain things in order to be happy. Have you ever said to yourself, “if I could just have this I would be so happy.” If I could just get that car, that job, that girl, etc. Why wait to be happy? Your wealth and possessions only make up a fraction of your happiness; pleasures of the moment will come and go. And more often than not, once you get whatever it is you’ve been holding out for, chances are that it probably didn’t make you any more happy. That’s because what you really wanted in order to be happy, wasn’t what you really needed. What you really needed was inside you all along, we just tend to forget that. Sometimes we need to completely let go of all our possessions, (Figuratively speaking of course... Keep the flat screen, it looks nice above your fireplace, I swear) strip ourselves to our foundation, and really look at our lives. Forget about everything and just let go. I think that’s what happened to me. I had everything stripped from me, bringing me down to my core. Forcing me to examine my life. And through my exploration, with (finally) nothing holding me back or dragging me down, I was able to find my happiness. Turns out he was there all along, just waiting to be called back out again.
-Clev
6 comments:
Glad your happy Clev!!! I hope to come out and visit you soon!!! xo Shari
Freedom to LOVE ONE'S SELF..YOU DAVE. This is a wonderful freedom. To be free of everything and LIVE Life as you choose and really know you are LOVED for "YOU". I am so happy you have found "YOU" Dave. You are a fantastic man and Shari knew this and brought you into our lives.:) Happiness also, is in "SHARING"! Which you are doing from your heart and soul. Your burdens will be lighten and off you'll sore.
I'm so happy that you have found that "ONE THING" just that "ONE THING" that we all need to know and find, for OURSELVES, which helps to make us happy in our lives :)
Can't wait for the next posting. You are a great writer. MAYBE THIS COULD BE YOUR FUTURE :) Have a great evening "HUGS"
Rest in Peace Old Friend. You will always have the love and admiration of everyone around you. We will always think of Superman and your powers over the world, this is why I truly believe everyone loved you! You were you, nothing else. Your spirit and outlook made you a true inspiration to many. RIP...Love Allyson
I'm so happy i was able t find this. I worked with you for a couple years and never treated you right, always thought you were cocky. Goes to show you that you cant judge a book by it's cover. I wish I could talk to you once again and reach out to you, for i suffer from bouts of depression and your story has and will continue to help me. When i heard the news of your passing i was struck, it hit me hard for some reason. I heard of your struggles in the past but didn't realize how bad it was. ALthough you have moved on to a better place, i am sorry for how i may have judged you, and i Thank you for sharing your story. You have not just changed one life, but many more as i read the comments. Heavens received an Angel. May you R.I.P Clev
Thought of you tonight. Hope you're well in heaven. Miss you xo!
Thought of you tonight. Hope you're well in heaven. Miss you xo!
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