Life is full of let downs, disappointments, struggles and worries.

But throughout all the negative bumps in the road, most everyone is pursuing happiness.

Happiness is relative, however, it’s almost guaranteed that you won’t achieve a state of happiness without taking a few risks, making a few mistakes, and being afraid every once in a while.

Happiness is not only a place, but also a journey. This journey takes you to places that you may not expect.

But the journey to happiness is filled with bumps, challenges and trials.

Many people never truly find happiness because they are afraid of risking something, afraid of jumping into something different, afraid of trying something they’ve never tried before.

Happiness takes bravery. Many opportunities come along in life that people are just too scared to take.

Instead of thinking about the positive “what ifs” they think instead of the possible repercussions, the possibility of failing, the possibility of it not turning out perfectly. And that scares them away. They don’t step up to the plate because they don’t think they are brave enough.

But bravery comes from within, it’s deep down inside your soul. Every person possesses bravery and, no matter how small, tall, lean, muscular or stout, is able to reach within themselves and use their bravery to help them acheive their goals.

Being afraid is not anything to be ashamed of. Every one is afraid at one point or another. But it’s those who are afraid yet still carry on with their task that make it the furthest and acheive the most happiness.

To you, happiness may be financial stability, it may be a life filled with family and children, or your happiness may be traveling the world and helping people.

Whatever your ideal happiness may be, it‘ll take courage to achieve.

Believing in your ability, and knowing that you have the courage within you will help you overcome the obstacles that you will face on your journey.

Even when you find your happiness and possess it, life and fault will always be there to try and screw it up.

But you can do it. Believe it.