Needed this Poem

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Quest

By Georgia Douglas Johnson

The phantom happiness I sought
   O’er every crag and moor;
I paused at every postern gate,
And knocked at every door;  

In vain I searched the land and sea,
E’en to the inmost core,
The curtains of eternal night
   Descend—my search is o’er.

This poem hit home for me because I had a brief moment today where I felt anxiety about not being where I want to be. I had to reassess and get back into my present moment. Happiness is in the present. Plans are great, but they aren’t the deciding factor. for my happiness. I am the deciding factor. What do I have right now that I don’t need to search out? Talking myself through that and putting on some random tunes got me back on track.

How are your life plans?

Published by Jayne

Jayne is a writer. On her free time she likes to be with her family hiking outdoors and traveling. New England is her home and place of birth. When asked what she wants to teach the world she replied, "Don't stop searching. Too many times, in my old life, I put my search aside for more 'important matters.' I didn't realize the thing I was searching for held what was most important; my soul purpose." Jayne works daily on improving her craft and at times can get down on herself, but her favorite morning mantra is "It's a new day." and that's what she strives to start with.

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