happiness is based on circumstances.
contentment is eternal.
so happiness is, then, unpredictable, like a firecracker. chase after it and it destroys you, because if you chase after things that fill the gap inside you, you aren't chasing eternal joy. you're chasing something that will forever change.
happiness.
i have a question. the second to last line - "the one day, wake up and she'll be home"--do you think that's talking about a person, or is isaac personifying happiness?
@aushpog I believe it could have a dual meaning here. Certainly one for Isaac, regarding his wife being away; as well as happiness in general...as it comes in unexpected ways and times.
@aushpog I believe it could have a dual meaning here. Certainly one for Isaac, regarding his wife being away; as well as happiness in general...as it comes in unexpected ways and times.
happiness is based on circumstances. contentment is eternal.
so happiness is, then, unpredictable, like a firecracker. chase after it and it destroys you, because if you chase after things that fill the gap inside you, you aren't chasing eternal joy. you're chasing something that will forever change.
happiness.
i have a question. the second to last line - "the one day, wake up and she'll be home"--do you think that's talking about a person, or is isaac personifying happiness?
@aushpog I believe it could have a dual meaning here. Certainly one for Isaac, regarding his wife being away; as well as happiness in general...as it comes in unexpected ways and times.
@aushpog I believe it could have a dual meaning here. Certainly one for Isaac, regarding his wife being away; as well as happiness in general...as it comes in unexpected ways and times.