I often wonder, as do many others, that what is it that actually makes one happy? Of course, happiness is a state of mind- some people are naturally cheerful & happy, while others are perennially upset. But still what is it that makes one feel so blissful at times that one feels grateful just to be alive?
A happy person is someone who is content with his life, aware of life's blessings, and thankful to GOD for whatever he has been bestowed upon.
And from what I have observed from my own life, these are some of the things that make one happy:
* Being with someone you really connect with and love being with. This could be anyone- parents, siblings, friends, pets- who genuinely care about you.
* When you are in contact with nature- when you feel the beauty of a flower, the innocence in a puppy's eyes, the freshness of the breeze blowing your hair, thunderstorms and the accompanying cool drizzle.
* In solitude, when you feel the rhythmic beating of your heart and connect to your inner self.
* When you are doing something that you enjoy- It could be your work ( provided that you love your job), or a hobby that is creative.
And the formula for unhappiness? Simple! Being with people whom you are with just for materialistic reasons, not being aware of God's grace, not being comfortable with yourself in solitude and absolutely hating whatever you are doing, coupled with meaningless hobbies like surfing the net or gossiping.
The state of happiness and unhappiness are inter related and cannot be studied in isolation of each other. But since both depend upon the attitude of an individual, it is ultimately the choice of a person- whether he wants to be happy or unhappy with his life.
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