Happiness Campaign

The True Meaning of Happiness

I could never imagine my life without having met Banoy. He was truly an "eagle" to me because he taught me to unleash the unexplored side of me, that side of me that did not believe in my own ability. He set his wings and wrapped me with that kind of happiness that I was longing for, a happiness that I could transmit to my fellow Jinjileis. One thing that I can never forget about him is that he never got tired of doing things that made other people happy even if it costs his own happiness. I should give his diary to his father so that he can be proud of him no matter what. Even if it is too late, at least, he would know that his son loved him very much.

The memories of Banoy will forever be in my heart. The values that he taught me will be instilled in my mind forever. His story might have ended tragically but his positive influence will never cease because in the hearts of the people whom he touched, Banoy is a great boy with a big heart. I can't believe that I have just lost a dear friend who means a lot to me. He filled my heart with the hope that one day, we can find the solution to our problem.

The day before I went back to my own planet, I went to the room of Banoy's father. He was lying on the floor holding Banoy's picture when he was about seven years old. I placed the diary on his desk and left. After that, I went to the place where they buried Banoy's body. I felt a sense of peace in that place where only the soft hiss of the calm wind could be felt and only the chirping sound of the birds could be heard. I bid my last farewell to my dearest friend. It wasn't easy for me to let go of all the things that happened. When you lose someone dear to you, you feel as if a part of you has been taken away. I guess, that's the rule in dying, "A part of you lives on in the hearts of those you left but you also take a piece of them with you, which explains the pain created by the word." You will never know the true value of a moment until it becomes a memory.

Now I understand why Banoy was the only person who could see me; it was because he had the heart as that of a Jinjilei, selfless and loving.

I looked through the window from my spacecraft and saw the Earth becoming smaller and smaller until it was only a tiny dot. I will never forget my journey to that planet because I have learned many things, things that I will hold on to until the last day of my life.

Now, I can relay this message to my fellow Jinjileis and start a Happiness Campaign in our planet:

"Happiness lies within our hearts and it can only be felt once we start being contented with what we have and when we begin to appreciate the people we love the most."