On the eve of my final post for the search for happiness, I'm feeling a range of emotions. I've already had somewhat of an emotional week due to a variety of internal and external factors, but this has just built up to contribute to closing the blog, too.

I've found myself in a fairly deep state of reflection over the past few weeks and have been lost, to an extent, as I've come to terms with closing it out. But more importantly, how to close it out. After various internal discussions with myself, I've realized that this is all just part of the journey and simply documenting each section for what it is, is the right path to follow.

As I write this post, I find joy and happiness in what I have achieved for myself, anticipation as I approach the final day, while also questioning if I have actually contributed any significance to the world and others. I find myself reflecting on if I have been able to capture the journey, my thoughts, feelings, and emotions to the extent that it can provide insight and potentially an effective outlet for people to resonate with and achieve success in their own search for happiness. However, even the thought is irrelevant, as if I have been able to find happiness in my journey, then there must be elements of happiness intwined within my words.

It’s funny for me to think that although I have elaborated on various significant factors in the search for happiness, or more so my perspective of the search for happiness, I still find myself questioning elements that at times I have broken down into key areas that we need to compartmentalize as they are not actually, truly defining factors, but more so external aspects for validation from our own pursuits.

Regardless, at various intersecting moments in our lives, regardless of the reasoning why, we will be met with emotional instability or emotional turmoil. Embracing these moments, reflecting, and evaluating them for what they are, are wonderful opportunities to really feel, ride, and enjoy the wave for what it is

I have had a wonderful journey over the past year. I have learned and felt so much, developed, and grown. I'm looking forward to sitting down tomorrow to reflect on the milestone and embrace the moment for what it is: the completion and end of the goal, yet the beginning of something far bigger than myself.

Thanks,

Dean