I do not seek happiness.
Happiness is a kick — a high — a distraction.
Like that stray golden leaf you follow
As it kites itself into a dark cavern
Guiding you to nothing but a dead-end;
The only way forward?
Out. From whence you came.
No, instead, I seek joy. Hard won, born of self-fulfillment
Sustained of my own volition and will power;
Untethered from anyone; tempered from within,
From within this vessel we call a body,
A body, that houses my soul,
My soul, in a body, I can truly call home.
– O.D. ©2021
Art by: AngelGanev
Hope only means something to me when it’s real. When I wholeheartedly believe in it. Not when it comes from sourcing platitudes. I need to feel hopeful to write hopeful poetry; otherwise what am I doing? Lying. At least that’s what it means to me.
I write what I feel. And most of the time I feel like sh*t and that’s what I write. The up-side is you’ll know when I write something “good” I’ll genuinely be feeling that way. I know many people want to come on WP and read things that make them feel better. The good news is I never took the mantle to do that, only to be myself. And if no-one likes who I am, I have to wonder what they’ll be doing here when there are plenty of positivity blogs out there.
I owe it to other human beings to be my most authentic self. My only hope is they do the same. Otherwise please stay away from me.
Anyway, going back to the poem. IF I was to give unsolicited advice right now I’d say “Don’t ever let anyone be your reason for being happy. It’s a dangerous game”
But since I’m NOT giving unsolicited advice there’s nothing I’m saying in the above line lol I care enough to hypothetically tell you what not to do whilst not telling you what to do (?)
O.D. 
I find the authenticity on WP of great value – they truly support the human journey, more than only the feel good ones. I totally agree with you non-advice 🙂
Lol that puts my heart at ease. Sometimes I feel like some people prefer to be lied to (without knowing of course) Saying nice things for the sake of nice things. I suppose it also depends on a case-by-case scenario.
I don’t last long with ‘saying nice things for the sake of nice things’ 🙂 Those conversations lose flavor fairly quickly for me.
I’m with you there. Those conversations feel staged. Like we’re ticking things off a list and not actually being in the present.
Yes very true!
I also agree with the advice you have given which is not advice. But true nonetheless!
Thanks Anne! How is your 2021 going so far? Mine feels like a continuation. Like its one long year with 24 months 😹
One thing I adore about you… maybe because I see myself reflected in your words… in that I believe authenticity is more important than numbers. You’re awesome. Keep doing this. It’s perfect.
Thank you fellow spirit guide 🙂
I appreciate the way you have delineated yours thoughts. Words are beautifully penned.
But Hey! I have recently started blogging on positivity. So please stop by my blog and shower some love. Any feedbacks are welcome! This will mean world to me.
Thanks and have a great day !!😊
Lol how can I say no when you took the time to comment 😹. I’ll do that as soon as I can, thank you.
Thank you so very much for those knd words and support.,❤