happiness
Happiness, defined; things that help you find happiness, keep it, and share it with others.
Confessions of a Gemini Drama Queen
In September 1992, two consenting adults came together and mutually agreed to create a Gemini child. That child…was me. The world began on a Wednesday. Specifically, Wednesday June 9th in the year 1993. Two weeks overdue date, but either way, a Gemini.
By Joe Satoria5 years ago in Motivation
The Final Miracle
Christopher knew that he was meant to become a lawyer. Lawyers protected people and helped them solve problems that were too big for them to solve by themselves, especially people like him and his family: poor people without position or power. All they had to protect them against injustice and inequality was the law and that meant lawyers and that's what Christopher was meant to be.
By Spero Lappas5 years ago in Motivation
Between Life and Death
Do you hear them? Clapping and cheering for her. Her loved ones look so happy as she stands on stage with her long locks and beautiful orange sun dress that compliments her dark complexion. She’s happy too, sort of. She just won a $20,000 scholarship graduating with a 4.2 GPA. She’s proud of myself honestly. She’ll be even happier when she’s off of the stage. A thank you speech shouldn’t last this long anyway. She gets off the stage and walks to her friend’s table.
By Brianna Bowens5 years ago in Motivation
Do you mean what you say on your badge
The time came for my shift to end as a nurse, it had been a particularly tough shift and my feet were sore. I had a day off the next day so decided to head for the supermarket to get a well deserved bottle of wine and a new book. I parked my car in the closest spot I could find nearest to the supermarket, I Grabbed a basket and headed inside. The smell of fresh flowers hit me "MMmmm" I breathed in the smell. I headed for the ready meal section. I began looking for something healthy but easy, after a 12 hour shift the last thing you want to do is cook. I selected a Thai curry, try something new I thought to myself. I wandered around and grabbed a few other items. As I was doing this I noticed a man, he was looking at me in a strange way and had seem him hovering behind me since I arrived, it was starting to freak me out. I headed for the book section, I began looking at books as I was doing this I noticed the same man standing at the top of the isle looking at me, he was shifting and trying to look busy but kept glancing at me. I was really starting to feel umcomfortable by this point but I kept calm and continued looking at the book. The man came forward and headed for the book section, I was aware he was approaching but remained looking at the book pretending I was reading, I could still see him in my peripheral vision. He got closer and said "Excuse me" I looked up his eyes were wide with fear. "Yes" I replied he answered "Do you mean what you say on your badge" at first I didn't know what he was talking about but then he pointed in the direction of my keys. On there is a small plastic card with a friendship quote but on the back there was a sticker. A few months previously I had attended suicide awareness training. As a nurse you come across a vast anount of people with a multitude of issues so we need to be updated on our training. At the end of this training we were all given a certificate of completion and 2 stickers saying "suicide awareness you can talk to me" I automatically took one of the stickers and put it on this small card as I carried my keys in my hands when out and people can see it. This man noticed this sticker and was trying to find the courage to approach me. "Oh this" I said as I pointed to the sticker. he replied "Yes" Do you mean it? I said "Yes, of course are you okay?" I could see by his body language he was not okay, he was hunched and his head was down. He looked like he hadn't slept or eaten in days. I could see a tear running down his cheek. He asked if he could buy me a cup of coffee, there was a 24 hour McDonalds franchise within the supermarket so I agreed. I placed my basket at the counter and asked the lady kindly if she would keep it for me and that I would be back in a short while. She agreed, "My name is Michelle by the way" "I am John". I picked a seat and John went and ordered coffee, as a nurse I assess all the time it is second nature. I studied John's body language as he waitied for the coffee, I knew he was troubled. He came back and sat down, as I stirred my sugar into my coffee John let out a huge sigh. I had picked a seat away from people as much as possible to give him privacy to talk. He looked up at me, "I don't know what to do" he said in a quiet withdrawn tone. "My wife has left me and my business is in a lot of debt" "I have lost everything even my kids" to help him cope he had started drinking, bills were rising and his wife hated that he was drinking. His wife had enough and asked for a divorce. They had been together for over 45 years, it was his first love. He was destroyed and admitted he had considered suicide, he said "I was on my way to a bridge" "I was gonna jump" "I came in here for a bottle of champagne" "You know, to celebrate my death" I looked him dead in the eye and put a concerned hand on his and I said "You don't need to die" "You just need to adapt your behaviour to what your wife wants and if you show her that effort then she will come back to you" he looked at me and said "I'm such a failure" I said "No" "Your getting stronger". I explained to him that I was a nurse and had a feeling that something was wrong with him from the moment I walked into the shop. We chatted for over 3 hours about life, his kids, his problems. I assessed people for a living and made care plans for thousands of patients, to me he was a patient. So I gave him my honest opinion about what I thought he should do to try and fix it, the main one being to give up alcohol and seek advice from Citzen's advice for the issues with the debt regarding his business. I told him there is always a solution for every problem we are faced with in life. We eventually got up and said our goodbyes, before he left he shook my hand and said "I can't promise I will never think of suicide again but you saved my life tonight and for that I thank you" "Your welcome" I asked if I could have his number just so I could check in on him now and again to make sure he was safe. He agreed. As a nurse we have a bad habit of taking things home with us, I have stayed awake all night if I know my patients are at end of life. I just wanted him to know he had someone there if needed, I mean if I could save him from suicide once I am sure I could again. I never did hear from him again, he did enter my mind now and again I hoped he was okay. Talk about being in the right place at the right time. I loved being a nurse, we are trained in many things and it is our duty to help people in need inside and outside of work. John was also in the right place at the right time, he needed someone to listen and through 1 sticker with 1 clear message he was given that opportunity. My wine was put in the fridge for another night, I was exhausted but satisfied I was able to help someone in need, I fell asleep with a smile on my face that night.
By Michelle King5 years ago in Motivation
Don’t Interrupt My Daydreaming!
“I always wanted to know, and I always used to daydream, about what it would be like to stand on a really big stage and sing songs for a lot of people, songs that I had written… Daydreaming was kind of my №1 thing when I was little because I didn’t have much of a social life going on. “ — Taylor Swift
By Terry Mansfield5 years ago in Motivation
A Parting Gift
Shelly sat at the kitchen table and reached for her daily lifeline. While for most folks that would be a strong cup of coffee, Shelly relied on a different tool each morning: the small black notebook she took everywhere. Whether she was referencing her schedule for the day or journaling about her wildest dreams, this notebook had everything she needed to go out and face the world each day.
By Alexis Dent5 years ago in Motivation
The Last Conversation
Today is going to be a long day. I had no money to take an Uber and I was expected to be at the hospital in 15 minutes. It is a 30 minute walk. So I start my journey. After finally arriving, I got a text from Aaron. It said, “I love you, don’t worry we will find a way to make it happen.” I love my husband to death. He is always so hopeful. I can only pray he is right. The exam to get my medical license is in 2 weeks and I don’t have the money to pay for it. Those sad thoughts can wait.Now its time to start visiting todays patients.
By Aury Sarai Fernandez Martinez5 years ago in Motivation
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They say there’s a reason behind everything that happens in one’s life. Or perhaps that’s what I have come to believe, after what happened with a good friend of mine, Sam, not very long ago. He had just moved into our locality and had made quite a few friends in no time!
By hemi5 years ago in Motivation
A JERSEY JAMOKE
It was 1:32 am E.S.T, September, 9th, 1992. It was my Dad’s 54th birthday. I’d see him in Jersey in about 8 hours if I was lucky. I had just finished eating my pork roll and cheese breakfast croissant, with classic Taylor Ham as the prime actor, at the Court Square Diner on 23rd Street, Long Island City, NY. Local Queens to all you discerning folk looking for a classic East Coast diner grub grab at the most unsavory of hours, as well as some cool cool coolio people eye watching vibes you can’t get anywhere else at that hour. A few blocks down from Astoria. But that didn’t matter too much in my state of mind. You’d be amazed at the amount of wild and wackazapple energy you’d find on any given occasion in NYC, especially when that occasion enlists the aid of the twilight hours between midnight and 6 am just across the East River from “The City That Never Sleeps”. I had just come off a 7 hour bender and I was burning hard and to the point.
By Kevin C. Carr5 years ago in Motivation
Favor in The Odds
March is when it all started. I was blessed with the opportunity to start my dream career, as Lead Supervisor of a Lash Studio. I was given the a little black book; which resembled a purse to me being that it had side pockets. I was told to log notes and write down innovative ideas to increase productivity. Also, I was given the company credit card to use as I saw fit; as long as it was used for the advancement of the business. Christine my direct supervisor jokingly said... “Just don’t go spending $3k on it. Run all purchases by me first.” She was someone I admired, so I didn’t have any problem working under her leadership. That next week I hit the ground running. I was eager to prove to myself and everyone I deserved my new role. Days into weeks, turned into months; sales/productivity soared. I had introduced new incentives that would increase Staff morale. Things were looking up. Even the other studios adopted my ideas.
By Travis Terry5 years ago in Motivation
The power of the Smile
Look. I'm going to tell you a little known fact about something everyone seems to know but seldom ever does. Smile. It's one of the simplest ways to bring light to your day, and, in the process, make the recipient feel special. That smile was for them and them only.
By Maria Gronlund5 years ago in Motivation
The Beholder
Frank peaked through the chink in the curtains at the busy street, trying to get as panoramic a view as possible without twitching the cloth. He'd give it another few minutes to be safe then he'd have to run to Chadwick's and hope Harry was still there.
By Colin Kong5 years ago in Motivation
