Happiness

By Yuka Katagiri



We should appreciate everything in our lives! I really think that I am a very lucky person because I have beautiful clothes, delicious food, a clean house, a kind family, best friends, and moreover, I am very healthy. I believe that happiness is most important in life.

First of all, I am going to talk about food, clothing, and shelter. Although I do not know how many people are satisfied with their lives, there are some people who live in poor houses which are made of soil or straw. They drink dirty water and they wear the same clothes every day. It does not mean that they are unhappy, but, in comparison, I live in really good conditions. I have never put on the same clothes more than two days, never felt too much hunger, and never slept on the ground at night. Probably, many people don’t consider how they are blessed with good living conditions. I believe that even though it is such a normal thing, we should appreciate our situation of food, clothing, and shelter.

Second, I am very happy because of my families and friends, who have given me much love. I can feel not only my parents’ but also my friends’ and my boyfriend’s love for me so much. They talk to me, they are worried about me, and they make me happy. If I have some problems, I can ask my parents or friends to give some suggestions. Humans cannot live alone, so we need someone’s help sometimes. I know some parents treat their children badly and use corporal punishment. I have got my parents’ and friends’ love and I can give my love to them in return. This is a wonderful and perfect situation to live happily.

Finally, I want to tell you about my health. There are a lot of people who are suffering from critical illness such as cancer. My friend, who was 19 years old, died of leukemia. When I went to his funeral, I was thinking about his suffering, pain, and frustration. He was supposed to live longer but his life ended. Conversely, I have no health problems. Every day, I go to school cheerfully and I talk and laugh with my friends and teachers. I have not gone to the hospital for a long time and I have never entered the hospital for a bad illness. I am gifted with a healthy body from my parents, so I cannot waste the good opportunities which I have now.

In conclusion, I realize I have a wonderful life because of my living conditions, the love that surrounds me, and my good health. If I think I have misfortune or I want to kill myself, I should be punished. I am such a lucky girl. I want to continue this happy life and I want to appreciate everything around me forever. That is why I believe in happiness.