Happy

A boy strumming a guitar and singing to someone he loves.

A woman laughing with her husband over video call.

A girl and her best friend getting coffee and chatting.

A little boy learning to ride a bike for the first time.

A group of girls having a heated pillow fight.

A mother singing happily to her little baby in her arms.

A sister smiling into her phone calling her college-aged brother.

A father going on a walk with his daughter in the autumn and collecting leaves.

A brother standing up for his sister on the playground.

A teacher helping a student find their confidence.

A teen texting a friend and laughing so loud the people in the coffee shop stare.

A student taking a test and feeling confident afterward that they aced it.

A person hugging a stranger when they see them crying.

A toddler holding out their hand to a stranger when they see they've fallen.

A baby getting kisses from someone's dog who happens to be very friendly.

A person dancing in public with headphones on and not giving a damn.

A lover writing a letter to their partner whose long-distance relationship is going strong.

A gay person feeling welcomed into their church after they've come out.

A mean girl realizing she should have been nicer to the other girls.

A girl loving other girls and boys.

A boy loving other boys and girls.

A person loving other people.

Everyone loving each other.

Because happiness comes from out hearts.

And without love, we are not happy.

So love with everything you have.

Especially now that the world is so full of hatred.

And we will be happy enough to smile.