Sad - or Happy

Be happy some people say. I have so many good memories.

Yes, memories are good, but without today and the hope for making more good memories tomorrow, ah, how poor life would be, even with all the best memories in the world.

That came to mind today and then I found this quote from one of my all times favorite religious poets.

By Hafiz

What
Do sad people have in
Common?

It seems
They have all built a shrine
To the past

And often go there
And do a strange wail and
Worship.

What is the beginning of
Happiness?

It is to stop being
So religious

Like

That.

--Source: The Gift