Happy! Happy! Happy!

I was able to chat with a young lady that I love and cherish tremendously.  She reminded me of a question that I asked her quite a while ago.  What makes you happy?   This question is probably one of the most misunderstood, because happiness is defined so differently by each individual.
 
Truthfully, happiness can't be determined by things and most certainly happiness isn't based
on external factors.  Happiness is a state that you, yourself, and your "I"
consciously reside in.  It's is an individual and internal place where you spiritually dwell.  You can be in a wheel chair - happy, blind - happy, sick - happy.  You can be happy!
 
A happy person doesn't allow the external factors, trials, and issues to determine their happiness.  In fact, their happiness, in spite of life's ups and downs is what changes their situations around. 
 
So what is this week's life empowered moment?  Look for your happiness and go get it.  But remember it's on the inside of you, so when you are looking for it, look on the inside!