Happiness

Navya Chaudhary

If you are out there chasing happiness,

Then I want you to remember this.

If you're chasing it,

It's definitely not yours.

Happiness is not somewhere out there,

It's hidden in those small moments around you.

The one you don't notice very often.

And sometimes,

You don't even have to find it.

You can create it.

Why wait for someone else to bring you happiness?

When you can be that person for yourself.

Do the things you've wanted to do for so long.

Try that new drink before it's off the menu.

Watch that movie before it leaves the theatre.

Buy yourself the flowers you always wanted.

Go.

Now.

Why are you still here?

More from Navya Chaudhary ↓

1. @chaoticconfessor on Instagram
2. Her book, Unfinished Letters, is out now.

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