Rest, weary soul, and let the weight of the world slip from your shoulders. Breathe in the stillness and exhale the burdens that have been holding you captive. It’s okay to admit that happiness feels elusive, like a butterfly that flutters just out of reach. But in the quiet moments, when the chaos of the world fades into the background, remember that you have the power to give happiness to others.

It’s not about having a surplus of joy to dole out like candy. It’s about offering a listening ear, a comforting embrace, a kind word. It’s about being present in the lives of those around you, even when your own heart feels heavy. Because sometimes, the act of giving happiness to others can be the very thing that lifts the weight from your own soul.

So rest, and let the love and light of those you touch seep into the cracks of your heart. Let their laughter and their gratitude be the balm that soothes your own wounds. And in the act of giving, you may just find that happiness has been waiting for you all along, nestled in the warmth of connection and the beauty of selflessness.

So rest, weary soul, and know that you are not alone in your struggle. And in the giving of happiness, you may just find that it returns to you tenfold.

© Beatriz Esmer