Happiness does not come from an object, a person, or place. Nor does it come from endless striving or attempting to capture it like a pot of gold at the end of a rainbow. ~ Dean, Amy E. Morning Light: A Book of Meditations to Begin Your Day (Kindle Locations 3831-3832). Hazelden Publishing.

Are you happy? How did you get that way?
Are you unhappy? Why? Does it vary drastically
day to day? Do you buy into, “Don’t Worry.
“Be Happy.” Or even, “What? Me worry?”
Do you think about being happy?
Is that when you aren’t or when you are?
Can you decide to be happy…and get there?
How can you change your happiness meter?
I find I’m generally happy.
Recently I tried a “I-am-woman-hear-me-roar” day
and it boosted my contentment quota,
but the lasting, substantial moment
was in finding Recovery, changing
my powerlessness over addiction
and my unmanageable life
for a real relation with my Higher Power,
surrender of attempts to control,
and finding a supportive, understanding fellowship
I know has my back. With that wealth of assets
I can’t help but be happy!