Happiness is fleeting
it rises and fades like the sun.
It depends on what happens outside of you.
But peace
peace is still.
It lives deep within, untouched by noise or chaos.
I don’t need to feel joy every second.
I just want stillness in my soul.
A calm mind.
A heart that doesn’t race to be seen.
That is enough.
All over social media, you’ll see quotes like:
“A woman’s happiness is tied to a man’s ability to say, ‘I’ll handle it.’”
This is so shortsighted.
They forget:
happiness isn’t a constant state.
It’s not the ultimate goal.
So no, her happiness can’t be tied to your abilities.
It has to be tied to her capabilities.
Only then can your actions be met with gratitude,
not expectation.