H-A-P-P-I-N-E-S-S

H-a-p-p-i-n-e-s-s……

A smile puts back everything that was wrong in place. A pleasant face is everyone’s delight.  In fact, in the initial phase of knowing a person, most people decide the kind of person you are with your approach.

 All of us do that- I can proclaim.

Whatever the reason is, a smile is a smile; it makes you look cheerful and glowing! It is something all of us look forward to, as it reflects at least some aspects of your inner self.

An aspect that has no boundaries, no age and no time and all of us want it, and want a good share of it! Without any hesitation each one of us will admit, it is happiness…!!! You will also agree that people try out different mediums to achieve it, right from learning the art of living, to visiting a therapist, to becoming a disciple of people who you think can help you reach the state called happiness.

Well, no offence meant, I completely believe it is a personal choice.

The medium you choose is not important; reaching your goal is what matters.

So, what is happiness?

 I think happiness does not have a definite answer, but your heart does that certain jump and makes you smile endlessly.

I would say ‘happiness is a daily decision.’  It is a state of the mind and does not come from somewhere else but within one's self. It comes from appreciating whatever one has, however "small" or "little" it may be.

 Well, this state of mind is only possible when we are able to accept everyone, every situation as they are, at every moment.

The conclusion is that, it clearly means an end to judging or resisting, an end to complaining and blaming, an end to criticizing and controlling and an end to competing with anyone!

Most of us assume that happiness depends on physical objects and possessions,   and we conclude that possessing these things is going to make us happy.  I am no exception, and would include myself in the list of ‘most of us’, though, not always!  But is that true happiness??

All of us at some point of time in our lives would have discern that, little things in life, like nudges of affection, a kiss from your parents, a hug from your dear ones, or to make it even more simple, dancing to the favourite song of yours or mere getting to see an old photograph of yours could bring the happiest moments which no possessions can bring. The memories kindled by these little things in life are what truly make you happy and that is indeed HAPPINESS!

Having said that, I don’t claim everything that happens to us is pleasant and we must consider it pleasant.  There will always be unpleasant situations, it is life after all! But again, if we choose to look at the brighter side, we will derive the courage to move on.

 I know, sometimes it is not easy to do this, but keep trying, keep moving…never give up.

 There will always be a bright side in any situation no matter how "bad" it seems to be... thus, happiness also becomes an option! The option to be happy or not!  Make the correct choice and LIVE life, not mere exist.

I would sum it up and say-
 

“Happiness is a smile graced on a face and a laugh fixed with a beautiful melody.

 Happiness is beauty in a song that you've never heard, but know all the words to, because life is short and being happy is the first thing you want to be.

Happiness is closing your eyes, taking a deep breath and getting tears in your eyes because you just love life.

Happiness is staying simple, but being the best person you can ever be.

Happiness is dancing to a beat that carries you on a thin air.

If you are able to blend with all of these, then say ‘yes’ as loudly as possible because, it's no miracle—

—That's happiness happening right there.