If there is one word that's simply yet most complex of one's life , that's Happiness. I said "complex" because many people have searched for its meaning and many debated on if Happiness is really something we find or something we build. I have read and listens to some people that ist always available, always there, waiting to be unveiled it when it's the right time or when we eventually encounter it while some say its based on our mindset,that's is what we choose it to be- our choice.
You are probably waiting to know where I belong but I'm not supporting one meaning and disregarding the second , that means I'm supporting both meaning ,right? When we talk about Happiness having to be discovered,it is right in the sense that happiness can come unexpectedly from love, success, achievements, even moments of grace and also in a person. A single lady or man might be hopeful to have their happiness they finally find a partner, their wedding day will be the happiest day in their life. A barren that eventually gave birth, a dream that finally came fulfilled, all these are not created but discovered ,they appear suddenly. So, it's out there waiting for the perfect moment, those who believe in this meaning will always Keep moving forward that one day their happiness will appear and when it's does, it's like the world has finally reward them for holding on.
Now the second meaning, saying we create happiness is also true. Life is unpredictable,thus, waiting for happiness to find us might keep us wailiing in disappointment for too long but focusing on our efforts, being greatful for all things, finding beauty in our imperfection, not looking at complain and bitterness on our journey but gratitude and kindness, tending to respond to life positively and not waiting for what life gives us , loving oneself and doing what one loves, all these can form happiness for us.
We don't have to separate the two meaning because they stand connected to each other, if we create happiness through positive thinking and gratitude,we will also discoverthe moments of joy and happiness that has always been around but never noticed. It's just like someone who focuses on his or her growth ,peace of mind will also discover joy in little things like a new sunrise, a compliment, an appreciation words ,a smile and so on.
That is the reason why I say Happiness is both creation and discovery