Happiness: Part 1

Is happiness a form of being? A final collection of moments, passions, and successes that have made us feel good? Or just an experience that can only be felt in a single moment? Whatever the answer, I feel happiness at this moment. As I begin to leave for Argentina in just 8 days, I find my happiness accompanied by a bit of nervousness, fear, and anxiety. But, all of those feelings come with this moment and I am ready to see what is to come.

I have found myself questioning if this is the right decision. If giving myself an extra year in my undergraduate career is worth it? But, I don’t think you can put a time limit on doing what you feel is right. I think that the universe has a way of helping you figure things out, and even if this is the wrong decision, I know the right decision will come from it.

I am looking forward to learning about new cultures, a new perspective on the science I study, and learning about myself and what I truly value.

I find it important to question your goals, your desires, and the experiences you’ve had. It allows you to find what makes you happy and to me, happiness is the reason for doing anything…whatever it may be or whatever that may look like for someone. This can turn into selfish, indulgent expectations though. Which brings me back to why it is important to question yourself, ultimately to view yourself from an outside point of view and to make sure you find enough altruistic goals as well.

I am incredibly blessed and grateful to be able to live in South America for a year and it makes me sad knowing that there are individuals in the world who cannot travel so easily, especially right now. I hope to find some remedy to this internal conflict while abroad, and perhaps more hope as well as wisdom.

I am ready to capture more instances…but for now I have to continue packing.