If you're happy, I'm happy

I've come to accept, on my journey to the throne, that we, all of us, are indeed responsible for other people's happiness. I know that many of you, us would much rather like to live under the idea that each person is responsible for his or her own happiness, but alas, it is not entirely true. From the beginning of time, man has needed a companion, someone to talk to, explore with, entertain, and make babies with. You know the story, God made Eve for Adam. The fact that we as humans cannot procreate alone is enough proof really that we have been put here on this earth for each other, and really cannot move forward without each other, so that makes us responsible for each other.

We need each other, not just to survive, but to be happy. I know it seems unfair at first to be held responsible for another's happiness, but isn't that the essence of any relationship? When you acknowledge a birthday, give a compliment or encouragement,  help someone move, make someone dinner, tell someone you love them, isn't all of that done in the name of bringing happiness into some one's life? Now, that's not to say that we don't ultimately have the final say on how things or people will affect us, but we also have to realize  that once we engage another person in any type of relationship, we are accepting a role in their lives. It's like a play. Once you get a part in the play, you are expected to learn your lines and your stage directions and show up to rehearsals and shows. The cast, director, stage crew, even the audience are all counting on you to do your part. So it is when we enter each others lives.

I know you're still not buying it. What if I told you that being responsible for some one else's happiness is a mutually beneficial act? Think about it, if you make me happy, would I not be more inclined to return the favor? It's not really as big a task as one might think, really.  Returning a call, allowing one to vent, giving a hug are all ways that put little bits of happiness into people's lives that over time build up to into full blown happiness. The bottom line is, if you have ever been, even just a tiny bit responsible for someone feeling sad, angry, hurt, belittled, rejected, or anything  negative, then you can certainly be responsible for some one else's happiness.