I have had more than one occasions in recent past, where I have felt immense happiness from things which may otherwise be not even visible to me or to others.
At times it has been the tone of a voice, or a want of an explanation, a hint of possessiveness, a feeling of rage, or even for that matter ability to fight to stand up for oneself, a little showcase of vulnerabilities, sharing insecurities, or for that matter a little want of togetherness, and discovery of a feeling which is mutual.
I think we all are wired to feel happy, and tend to find happiness in every single corner of our lives, may be its because of that we end up feeling unhappy, because we are always in quest for happiness. So one might say is happiness overrated. Is it that we tend to focus too much on happiness, making us want it so much that we end up being unhappy more often than not?
Sometimes I have a feeling that happiness is a sort of weakness, which we stumble upon easily. Even a slight hint, we pounce on it like as though we spotted gold, and try to dig as much we can out of it. Take it home, clean it, put it in a safe, making sure it lasts as much as it can, and try to shield it from wear and tear of daily life.
I write this post, knowing well, that swords are always on the edge, and tomorrow is always a mystery. I am not sure about the fate of the little ounces of happiness which I have found recently, nor am I aware if it will last a long time.
This time I really don’t want to shield it, I want to leave the pot of gold out in the open, if it sparkles forever then I couldn’t ask for anything more. If it disappears tomorrow when I wake up, I guess I would be satisfied for enjoying it in the most natural way I could have done it.
All I could do right now, is be thankful and enjoy it while it lasts.
November 9th, 2009 at 10:20 pm
Reading your posts gives me happiness!
November 10th, 2009 at 2:01 am
Loved this one Anam. Its true there is so much happiness in our lives but in our search for that… we forget to take the lil things that give joy into account…. often in our search we forget happiness hould be the journey not the destination.And yes why keep it locked away when it can shine for all to see n take pleasure in
Bless you n am sure you know that every moment i see you happy i feel immense happiness as well.
November 10th, 2009 at 2:08 pm
Beautifully Said Anam.. Its so very true we keep searching for happiness not realising its there around us all the time.. Its hard sometimes to see though which is why we tend to seek it elsewhere and get disappointed easily when we dont get it.. I am glad and happy to know you are finding and seeking that happiness around you and that will keep me and my mind at peace. Just pray you always find that happiness around you and you spread that positivity. God bless u always
November 10th, 2009 at 3:56 pm
Why, thank you
November 10th, 2009 at 3:57 pm
True, isn't it? Why can't people realize that happiness is a journey, not a destination. Find happiness in little things rather than bigger than life things. We would be much happier with our lives if we stopped taking our own life and happiness for granted.
My happiness is knowing that my loved ones are always happy and safe. My happiness resides in you guys.
November 10th, 2009 at 4:09 pm
My happiness is truly only knowing that my loved ones are healthy, safe and happy. Can't ask God for anything more than that.
November 10th, 2009 at 4:15 pm
i m wordless
this is simply beautiful!
my happiness is realizing that the life now is the life i m happy with and that is it
November 10th, 2009 at 4:22 pm
And I think that's how it should be. We should be happy with life now and not worry about tomorrow.
November 11th, 2009 at 4:33 pm
i agree , happiness is something which can never be long lasting..it always fades away..atleast that is case with me..:(
May 24th, 2010 at 1:55 pm
Happiness is a state of mind that really depends how we see the situations in our lives each day. you can have all the riches in the world but still see it as a lonely place.”~”