Do What Makes You Happy

Mia Winhertt

Do what makes you happy.
Not the superficial, temporary
Kind of happy,
But the real, lasting
Kind of happy.

Don’t worry what others’ll think.
Eventually, if not immediately,
They’ll have better things to think.
Finally, you will be left alone
For yourself to think.

So stop procrastinating any more.
Give yourself permission
For so much more
That you are capable of
Than you settle for evermore.

Go, make your bones tingle with love.
Be it a person, profession or passion
Or any other form of love,
As long as it makes you truly alive,
Oh baby, it is love.

What’s stopping you now?
Stop standing in the way of your happiness
And let it flood you now.
Just do what makes you happy —
Like really, really, really happy right now.

65 thoughts on “Do What Makes You Happy”

  2. For me, being happy is having a goal in life and trying to achieve it. I don’t know if I will succeed, but having a meaning to achieve makes me move forward and be happy to have the strength to continue. my hug and wish you to be happy, Mia.🌷

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  7. A tall order! In old age a comfy chair and book, or a few bright stars at night will do.                                                                                         

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  8. Beautiful. To me, the “real, lasting Kind of happy” is what we find meaningful. The people and activities that fulfill us, our hearts. And I love the line of your poem: “make your bones tingle with love.” Yes!

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    1. Thank you so much for your appreciation, Dave! 🙂
      You are very right. Fulfilment could come through different activities as well as people & we must do all we can to make time for them. 🙌🏻

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  17. I’m in the process of making myself a priority.

    But I’m always worrying what they’ll think what they’ll say…
    I wish if I could stop worrying about what others will think..

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    1. Good for you that you are already in the process. Starting is half the work done! 🙌🏻
      Don’t worry about others & just keep going! Try a little bit at a time. 🤗
      Also, thank you so much for stopping by to comment. 🙂

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  24. It’s easy to get caught up in superficial pursuits or worry about others’ opinions, but ultimately, what matters most is finding and embracing what truly brings joy and meaning to our lives. Keep shining your light and spreading positivity through your poetry! ✨

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      2. It would be rather nice of you to reblog my post. It will help spread my words further. 🙂
        Also, thank you so much for asking before doing so. It’s rather courteous. 🌸
        I’m grateful for the appreciation, Javi! 😊😊

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      3. I will reblog it, of course. That is what I meant😊. Of course, I just met your site, even if most of us like to have our posts arriving everywhere in the world, it is kind if I ask firstly 😊

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