Humans wish for lots of things
Like wearing pretty crowns or becoming powerful kings
But, at some point, they start to lose track of the things that matter most
Just like when the Genie asked Alaadin, “What do you wish for?”
And the little boy was blinded by the fickle promise of “more”
So he requested all that he assumed would bring him happiness
And forgot that happiness is not an object to obtain
Not even from a magical lamp
He forgot that Happiness is not something that he can gain
The way he would an apple or a crown
Rather, it’s something to choose
And that’s why Alaadin’s story had turned into such a mess
-Currently listening to “Everything I wanted” by Billie Eilish.
In a world so obsessed with more, most people have forgotten the blessings they already have in their lives. You know it; you’ve seen it. A person who’s feeling depressed because they don’t have an iPhone 18 Pro Max even though they have a pretty great phone. A person who wants a brand new TV even though the one they have works just fine. More, more, more…this seems to be this world’s curse. People just can’t seem to stop wanting more. The end result? Constant feelings of unhappiness, dissatisfaction, and frustration.
Now, don’t get me wrong: there’s nothing bad about wanting a brand new phone or TV. What I’m against, however, is the strange “taken for granted” attitude that most people adopt these days. For example, they want a brand new phone, but they only come to realize the worth of their old phone once it’s gone or broken beyond repair. They come to appreciate what they already have way too late, and they feel extremely guilty afterwards. However, it doesn’t have to be that way.
You can wish for more and still be grateful for what you already have. Don’t you ever forget that. Your normal day is someone else’s dream. Yes, especially the things you take for granted. The little things? The little moments? They aren’t little.
Maybe your floors creak and it drives you crazy, but at least they aren’t broken.
Maybe rain slips in through your roof, but at least you have a roof atop your head. A lot of people don’t have that.
Maybe you’ve had a bad day, but at least you’re still breathing. Easily, soundly, without the need for an artificial oxygen supply that a lot of patients need. Be grateful for that small blessing too.
Honestly, if you tried to count all the blessing that you have, you’ll probably reach infinity and it still wouldn’t be enough. So I encourage you, dear reader, to start seeing the more in the less. The importance of the little moments. The significance of the small blessings. Don’t you dare take that for granted.
This little poem was heavily inspired by Alaadin’s timeless fairytale and this beautiful song by Billie Eilish. 🤍🌹💫🌌
This is an excerpt from my second poetry collection, “The Chaotic Nature Of Living”. Available to read for free on Wattpad. Oh, and if you’re wondering, the link to that is here. (. ❛ ᴗ ❛.)
Until then, my friends
Lujyn Wessam
Very beautiful
Great way to perceive happiness!