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WHAT IF HAPPINESS WAS HERE ALL ALONG?

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December 04, 2025

Happiness is not a destination — it is the way we choose to live each day

- BY MICHAEL GUZDER | Special to Gulf News

When was the last time you paused to ask yourself if you are truly happy and if you carry that happiness within? Have you reflected deeply on what happiness really means, knowing that it is far more complex than we often imagine? If I were asked what makes me happy, it would be a mix of things: the joy of great music, the laughter of my grandkids as they run and play, the gentle companionship of talking to my cat, the mischievous thrill of playfully teasing my wife and daughters, savouring a rich, delicious meal, and feeling a profound sense of well-being by God’s grace.

Happiness is not a fixed destination but a way of living — practicing awareness, presence, and appreciation, even amidst life’s messy moments.

Happiness in its purest form

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