Happy????

"The truth is, I need help, but I just can't imagine
Who I'd be if I was happy "
NF

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Is anyone truly happy in life???.... This is a question that has been on my mind since I heard NF's song titled "Happy" from his new album HOPE. But I think the real question I'm trying to ask is AM I HAPPY??. This song speaks to me in a way no song ever has. The anger and tiredness that can result from seeking happiness.
It's possible to feel like we're not making progress or that happiness is always just out of grasp despite our best efforts.

In this song, NF expresses his struggle with finding happiness and meaning in his life. He confesses to God that he has been selfish, insecure, lonely, and depressed. He wonders why he is more comfortable living in his agony than opening up and asking for help. He questions who he would be if he was happy, implying that he has lost his sense of identity and purpose. He also admits that he still struggles with some unsolved issues from his past, which keeps him from progressing.. He feels trapped in a hole that he can’t escape from. He doesn’t know what his future holds, but he can’t keep on living in his pain.

I found myself thinking about my own life and debating whether or not I am actually happy after listening to "Happy" by NF.. Like NF, I have struggled with feelings of insecurity, loneliness, and depression. There have been instances when I've felt disoriented and uncertain of my identity or my purpose.. And like NF, I have also faced challenges from my past that continue to haunt me and affect my present.

It's easy to feel like we're alone in our struggles, but NF's song reminds us that we're not. Many people, including successful and seemingly happy individuals, have faced similar struggles with mental health and finding happiness. The truth is, happiness is not a destination that we reach and stay at permanently. It's a journey that requires consistent effort and self-reflection. It's crucial to ask for assistance and support when necessary because it's acceptable to occasionally not feel okay.

In conclusion, "Happy" by NF is a powerful and relatable song that raises important questions about happiness and mental health. Several aspects determine whether or not someone may claim to be truly happy in life, but what important is that we continue to work toward happiness and seek assistance when necessary.. We shouldn't let our past or present difficulties define who we are; rather, we should utilize them as fuel to keep going and discover our own sense of fulfillment and purpose.