Happiness on Hold

We convince ourselves that life will be better 
After we get married 
Have a baby 
Then another 
Then we are frustrated 
That the kids aren't old enough 
And we'll be more content when they are grown. 
After that, we're frustrated 
That we have teenagers to deal with 
We will certainly be happy 
When they are out of that stage.
We tell ourselves that our life will be complete 
When our spouse gets his or her act together 
When we get a nicer car 
Are we able to go on a nice vacation 
Or when we retire.
The truth is, there's no better time to be happy than right now
If not now, when? 
Your life will always be filled with challenges 
It's best to admit this to yourself 
And decide to be happy anyway.
Happiness is the way. 
So, treasure every moment that you have 
And treasure it more because 
You shared it with someone special 
Special enough to spend your time with 
And remember that time waits for no one.
So, stop waiting until your car 
Or home is paid off 
Until you get a new car or home 
Until your kids leave the house 
Until you go back to school 
Until you finish school 
Until you lose 10 lbs 
Until you gain 10 lbs. 
Until you get a partner
Until you get married
Until you have kids 
Until you retire 
Until summer 
Until spring 
Until winter 
Until fall 
Until you die.
There is no better time than right now to be happy 
Happiness is a journey, not a destination 
So work like you don't need money 
Love like you've never been hurt 
And dance like no one's watching.