[Kenna]

having such great friends!!!
truly feeling cared about and respected....
finding common ground with said friends...
being told "the reality" of things by friends that care so much for me that they aren't afraid to tell me how things are, their view of things or the real truth of things....being able to "see" their points as valid and how they are coming from a loving, supportive, affectionate place - even if the truth hurts a little....

Happiness is.... knowing, truly knowing what it feels like to be the recipient of someone's kind, loving, supportive friendship and the confidence that such a feeling gives me...and not "second guessing" their intentions or "do they have another agenda" or "are they just using me" or "gee, this person is a taker, I'm the only one spending energy on keeping this friendship going".., etc, etc.... having that CONFIDENCE and Secure feeling replaces all that "second guessing" and is so much more fulfilling.

Happiness is.... not feeling an "empty spot"....

Happiness is....having an "empty tank" go to a "full tank" after having a heart-felt, long overdue conversation filled with all kinds of TRUTHS and REALITIES and being able to finally discuss many things I'm passionate about, yet sometimes feel closed in or neglected and disrespected about.