I can think of four moments that I've felt truly happy this week. The first was briefly, on Thursday, when the Sun came out after a week behind the clouds and I felt its warmth on my back. It was just a moment, but for a few seconds it seemed like the world was actually alright. The second was yesterday. We had a family meet up and for a little while, whilst enjoying some rather good fish and chips and having a chat, things seemed good. Seeing people you love that you've not seen for a long time and having a chat with them is always nice. The third time was about two hours later when the referee blew the final whistle and confirmed Hadley FC's 4-0 victory over Northolt. The fourth was this morning, when my alarm clock went off at 8am and I realised that I had to go to the Dublin Castle to play the False Dots 46th anniversary gig. I feel proud that I've kept a band going for so long and also that I think we play great music and make other people happy. The best thing about the gig is not so much being a big rock star and showing off. It is that lots of people I like will be there and hopefully we'll all have a great time. A few of us are going for dinner after at Andy's Taverna in Camden. I am looking forward to it immensely.
Happiness to me is a moment, a feeling. Sometimes it is just the joy of being alive, when the Sun shines. Sometimes it is being surrounded by love, as I was when I saw my family. Sometimes it is just being there in a moment, as I was when Hadley won. Sometimes it is being able to be happy with something you achieved. Whatever it is, appreciate it and give thanks to God (or whatever you want to thank for the blessing of happiness). Life has too much sadness, hurt pain and hatred in it to pass up the chance to appreciate those fleeting moments when everything is alright. Have a great Sunday and if you've nothing better to do, come and share some happy moments with me at The Dublin Castle. The fun starts from 2pm and we are on at 4pm.
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