I do not strive for happiness

I do not strive for happiness. Yet happiness follows my striving.

I do not want to “relax”, “have fun”, “hang out”, “wind down”, “get wasted”.

I do not want to work for petty ends, vanities and cheap thrills.

I do not want to react without understanding, but act because I do.

I want freedom to be without a cause. To loiter, play and contemplate.