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Happiness Is Now

Someday Never Smiled At Me

One day I realized

that many of my most

joyful moments

weren't stolen by sorrow.

They were surrendered to someday.

I said I'd laugh more — later.

Dance in the rain — later.

Say "I love you" — later.

And without noticing,

my later turned into silence,

then into regret.

My joy didn't wait for me.

My smiles didn't postpone themselves.

My gratitude didn't reschedule.

My happiness quietly left

while I was busy

planning to be happy. ✨

And suddenly, what felt

boundless and forever mine —

was gone.

Because life didn't take

my happiness all at once.

More often,

I lost it slowly —

by assuming joy would always

be waiting —

just a little further ahead.

The happiest moment I will ever have

is not tomorrow.

It was never tomorrow.

It is right now.

Breathing. Present. Alive.

So today — I choose to smile,

not when things are perfect.

I choose to be grateful today —

not when more arrives.

I choose to spread warmth today —

not when I feel more ready.

Because happiness isn't a destination I'm heading to.

It's a decision I'm making —

Right now.

And now.

And now.

I am not waiting for happy anymore.

I am being happy.

I am giving happy.

I am living happy —

Today. 💛

And that — is enough

-Jairam Kshirasagar

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