Aristotle wrote that "to live happily is an inward power of the soul." Happiness is a choice; some days a very obvious, easy one, and others a difficult, obscure one. This is clearest when those who have seemingly little reason to be happy, such as, the poor, disadvantaged, ill, and mistreated are happy. Similarly, those we expect to be happy, like the rich, successful, and advantaged are often racked with tension and turmoil. The consciousness of this choice is what allows us to be happy, not our circumstances or past. On that note, today had many reasons for being happy. I woke up to Jia's lovely post on the holiday season and all the joy that brings to so many. The weather was mercifully warm for November and *beams* John Mayer's long awaited album was released. Yo soy fanatica :D. Today I'm also grateful for the "mistakes" I've made. I have learned so much from seemingly "poor" decisions and am grateful for all they have taught and will continue to teach me. I am happy that even in painful circumstances, good can always arise. Much love, namaste <3