Musician Felle Vega said, āBeing a musician, you canāt make a lot of money. But I am happy! I have been doing this for 40 years.ā I recalled the time when I was in the Dominican Republic, enjoying his music, with tears brimming in my eyes.
By enjoying his music at the same time, I pondered upon his striking words. Hearing those words suddenly reminded me of how simple happiness can be. You donāt need big houses or fancy cars to feel fulfilled. You donāt need luxury brands or extravagant experiences. True happiness can come from simply doing what you love, like making music.
What struck me the most was how effortlessly he created music that carried the essence of the Dominican Republic. His melodies had that unmistakable DR vibeāthe kind of rhythm that makes you feel the ocean breeze and hear the distant calls of seagulls. For a moment, I was transported back to the beaches, feeling the peace and love of this islandās soul.
It made me reflect: Do we really need high-end instruments to enjoy music? Not at all. He played using a simple container, yet the sound was mesmerizing. šµ This was music in its purest formāraw, alive, and full of spirit. So many people believe that they need expensive, high-quality instruments to enjoy music, to look professional, or to feel legitimate. But the truth is, music is everywhere. Even the simplest objects in daily life can create the most vivid melodies. š¼
He repeated his words, āBeing a musician, you canāt make a lot of money. But I am happy! I have been doing this for 40 years.ā And suddenly, I saw things from a new perspective.
New York City is a money-driven place. People chase after wealth, status, and the next big opportunity. They always seem busy, always rushing to do more, to have more. But do they feel happy?
This musician reminded me once again that happiness comes from the simplest things in life. We are so easily trapped by consumerism, especially in a city like NYC, where you pay for everything. There, it often feels like even happiness comes with a price tag. But thatās an illusion. Happiness isnāt something you buyāitās something you cultivate. Itās already within you.
I donāt have to work myself to exhaustion just to afford a fancy apartment or designer bags. I donāt have to measure my worth by how much money I make. Happiness is in the smallest, simplest moments of life. The problem is, we get so caught up in the rush that we become numb to them.
Today, this musician and his music woke me up a little. His life isnāt about wealth or prestigeāitās about passion and fulfillment. And maybe, just maybe, thatās the secret to real happiness. š
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