A Project On Happiness? / She Is Happy
I can honestly say that the word "happiness" is one of my all time favorite words. You can't even say it without some of the words power dripping out on you in one way or another. So recently I began reading a book that I have wanted to read for at least 3 years now. The name of the book is The Happiness Project
So I was on the train today and as I sat in my seat I became fixated with a young girl and her mother sitting about 5 feet in front of my on the opposite side of the train. This young woman was obviously mentally challenged, yet she was singing and moving back and forth and just higher than a kite. High minus any controlled substances that is, just to be clear. So I was reading my book on happiness and every few seconds I would shoot her a quick glance. She was mimicking the sound of the closing doors every time that the train stopped. So being a musician, I was listening to see if she was in the right key for some strange oddball reason, which did not matter at all. Anyway, she must have done this for 5 stops in an row and each time it was if someone were tickling her feet or something. It was so refreshing and warming at the same time. I wanted so bad to take a picture of her. She was about 17 maybe. Then at one point, she caught me looking at her, I think. But then I thought, no its just my imagination. About 5 minutes later, her and her mother got up and walked towards the doors. She smiled at me so big as she passed by and she said, "Goodbye, have a nice day!!" I thought I was going to fall out of my seat!! She saw me the whole time and she acknowledged me as well. I was sending her so much energy and reveling in her happiness and wouldn't you know it, she sent it right back to me. She was a little mentally challenged, but very sharp. That was magic. I was moved by that totally unexpected interaction. Never second guess how much attention any one person is paying to you at any given time. Real talk...
Chase
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