pursuit of happYness

"We hold these truths to be self-evident, that all men are created equal, that they are endowed by their Creator with certain unalienable Rights, that among these are Life, Liberty and the pursuit of Happiness.--That to secure these rights, Governments are instituted among Men, deriving their just powers from the consent of the governed, --That whenever any Form of Government becomes destructive of these ends, it is the Right of the People to alter or to abolish it, and to institute new Government, laying its foundation on such principles and organizing its powers in such form, as to them shall seem most likely to effect their Safety and Happiness."

- quoted from Declaration of Independence
Drafted by Thomas Jefferson
Signed, July 4th, 1776

"It was then that I wonder, why Mr Jefferson chose to pen 'pursuit of Happiness', and not Happiness. Is it that all we're ever meant to do is to pursue Happiness? And never attain it?"

- quoted from Pursuit of HappYness
Actor Will Smith as Chris Gardner

Man derives Happiness through contentedness and satisfaction, and such things cannot be attained merely as Being. One must go on a journey, and what some calls a journey, others call a pursuit. There is no true joy in the pursuit of monetary wealth, but there is true joy in what that wealth can bring to others. You cannot give happiness. You give so You can attain happiness. And to do that, you need to have something to give in the 1st place =p so pursue your dreams, pursue HappYness =p

"Let no one tell you what you cannot do. Not even me. If you want something, you do all you can to get it. If you have dreams, you let them fly."

- quoted (as best remembered) from Pursuit of HappYness
Actor Will Smith as Chris Gardner

Thanks for watching with me today. Loved the show, and loved your company ;)
sleepy... but happy... =)
p.s. I still can't stand the cold.. brrr!