A Final Reflection

            Looking back at my first college level English course I know I have learned a great bit and become a considerably stronger writer.  However, of all the writing we did, I believe writing about what happiness is, was probably the most influential to myself. 

            Although we are often asked questions about what makes us happy – it’s not often that we sit down and write out a meaningful response on paper.  Sitting down and having to actually put this to paper made me consider a lot about who I am as a person and what things I should strive for going forward.  Many of us in the class had similar feelings about what made us happy – and virtually everyone agreed it wasn’t material objects.  This matched up with what we had read in Deep Economy about the point where more money doesn’t equal more happiness.  This very concept is partially why I sit in school today. 

            Prior to returning to class I had a decent job with decent wages, but I wasn’t happy.  I didn’t feel fulfilled when I came home from work – I felt more like I had been beaten.  Was the money worth it?  No, the money didn’t equal happiness.  Now after I have thought out my opinions on happiness and read so many others I know I made the right decision to return to school.  I am happier now than ever and I don’t even have any money.  It’s amazing to think that working very hard for no immediate cash return can make someone so happy, but it does. 

            I am very much looking forward to the next 3 years of school.  The lessons I’ve learned from happiness have told me I am doing the right thing and I am in the right place.  I just can’t wait to see what else this adventure brings me.