Jared, a wise and beautiful friend of mine from Kenya, recently shared this story with me.

An old dog saw a puppy chasing its tail and asked, “Why are you chasing your tail?” The young puppy replied, “I have mastered philosophy; I have solved the problems of the universe which no dog before me has solved. I have learned that the best thing for a dog is happiness, and that happiness is in my tail. Therefore, I am chasing it, and when I catch it, I shall be happy.”

The old and seasoned dog stared at the little puppy and responded, “My son, I, too, have paid attention to the problems of the universe in my weak ways and I have formed some opinions. I have realized that happiness is a fine thing for a dog. And that happiness is in my tail. However, I have also noticed that when I chase after it, it keeps running away from me. But when I go about my business as usual, it follows me.”

Jared's message is this: Despite the hard times that many of us are encountering now, just go about your daily business as usual and fulfillment will come. Continue wearing a positive attitude and positive things will come your way.

Thank you, Jared!