And so as the candles light up the dark room once again, she begins to wonder. When did she start to ponder these realities that now seemed so dear to her? Why did the mind have such a big say in her happiness?

I wonder why the state of mind so drastically can change a moment into another one. How is it that all people see the world so different from each other? How can one situation trigger joy in my heart and fear in yours, or simply joy in my heart today and fear in my heart tomorrow?

Emotions ... those bastards keeping track of time, making life pass by in a swirl of colors and shadows. I guess one never knows. Some days, it takes so little to make me happy, you know. A smile from a passer-by can change the world for me - and isn't that just what we all want, to change the world?

I've always wanted to be that person, the one to change somebody's life with my smile or my eyes. Look at me - love me. Remember me fifty years from now as one of the purest things you ever saw and cherish me. Let me be the person on the bus stop who changed your view of the world and gave you hope back. Let me give you the courage to tell them.

Where was I? Emotions ... Why can't I be happy every time someone smiles? As I've always said, one can't be truly happy unless one has been really far down. Schmaa. Tiredness is our greatest enemy, tearing our joy apart and making us harder to please.

Take a minute to refresh yourself - we'll all love it.