Is happiness a constant state we should strive for? At the end of the rainbow lies happiness. Rainbows can motivate us to continue and endure through dark times, they provide us with hope. The rainbow is one of the most recognizable and romanticized symbols and appears time and time again in art, mythology, legends, and literature.
However, this rainbow is not what it seems. Upon closer inspection, it is clear to the viewer that the rainbow is cracked. On the floor, fallen parts continue to glow. The inherent romance of the rainbow finds itself shattered by the destruction of the neon tubes. The illusion is broken. Perhaps what has been shattered is an idealized version of happiness or the illusion of happiness as something we can sustain?
Happiness is not a constant state but an evolving journey. Emotional well-being requires balance. Happiness doesn’t mean the absence of negative emotions like sadness or stress; a balanced emotional life includes moments of struggle. As happiness is something personal, defined by values, desires and experiences, everyone will perceive and react differently to the circumstances.
