"Everybody, everywhere

seeks happiness, it's true.

But finding it and keeping it

seems difficult to do,

Difficult because we think

that happiness is found

Only in the places where wealth and fame abound

And so we go on searching

in "palaces of pleasure"

Seeking recognition

and monetary treasure,

Unaware that happiness

is just a "state of mind"

Within the reach of everyone

who takes time to be kind

For in making Others Happy

we will be happy, too,

For the happiness you give away

Returns to "shine on you."

~Helen Steiner Rice

illustration courtesy of www.allposters.com

"White and Yellow Daisies" by Cuca Garcia