If you asked me a few years ago what my happiest time was, I might have pointed to a career win or a big celebration. But as life gets busier and the world gets a bit louder, my answer has shifted. Now, I realize that my happiest moments aren’t tied to what’s happening around me, but what’s happening inside me and beside me.

The Quiet Strength of Inner Peace

There is a specific kind of happiness that comes from knowing the peace of God is within me. It’s not a loud, shouting kind of joy; it’s a quiet, steady confidence. It’s that feeling of standing in the middle of a storm—whether it’s work stress, a personal hurdle, or just the chaos of daily life—and realizing I’m not shaking.

Knowing that I have the strength to withstand any challenge because I’m grounded in something bigger than myself is the ultimate freedom. It’s the difference between “getting through the day” and “conquering the day.” When that peace is there, everything else just feels manageable.

The Joy of Being Home

Then, there is the happiness of being with my family. This is my “recharge station.” Whether we are doing something big or just sitting around the living room doing nothing at all, there is a warmth there that you can’t find anywhere else.

In my work, I spend a lot of time thinking about goals, targets, and progress. But when I’m with my family, I don’t have to be a director or a mentor—I just get to be me. Seeing their faces and sharing our lives is the greatest reward for all the hard work.

Where They Meet

My absolute happiest time is the intersection of these two things. It’s that moment at the end of a long week when I can look at my family, feel that deep, divine peace in my heart, and realize that no matter what challenges come tomorrow, I am exactly where I am supposed to be. That, to me, is a life well-lived.