Rediscover The Essence Of Happiness (Part 1)
Have you ever wondered - what is the real essence of happiness, what is and what is not real happiness?
Man is fond of counting his troubles, but he does not count his joys.
If he counted them up as he ought to, he would see that he has enough
happiness provided. Happiness, joy and love hold different meanings for each individual.
A person may find happiness in shopping and another may find the same
kind of pleasure in social work. But there are some aspects which have
the capacity to at least put on a smile on every individual's face.
Simple gestures like maybe a hug or a morning greeting. Going to each
mate of yours at the work place or to each loved one at home every
morning and greeting them with a huge smile on your face will bring you
happiness as well as to the other person.
So, real happiness is not an external stimulation by watching an
action movie or eating out or buying a new dress; it is not the result
of acquiring something – whether it be a new car or a position, or of
receiving some good news. True happiness is not relief from suffering –
whether from an illness or a difficult situation, nor is it the
achievement of a goal – whether personal or professional. All these are
externally dependent, where happiness is confused with stimulation, excitement, achievement, acquisition or relief. Happiness is not all of these.
You commonly say "Well, what I like best," … just then stop and think.
Because although each of the above episodes bring us happiness, there is
a moment just before you begin to enjoy the episode which is better
than when you are enjoying the episode, but you don’t know what its
called or what it feels like to enjoy that. Each one of us can
experience that joy, we just need to find it. Remember that happiness is
not a future promise. It can only be experienced now, in each and
every mundane action of the day.
(To be continued tomorrow …)
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