Happiness lies in how we live the life

Dr. Satinder Pal Singh

E – 1716, Rajajipuram,

Lucknow 236027

Email: akaalpurkh.7@gmail.com

One of the greatest problems of human life today is the constant pursuit of that, which a person believes will bring happiness. Generally, one remains occupied in attaining what one does not possess, while losing appreciation for what is already available with him . This creates a deeply paradoxical situation. In striving to obtain something new, a person often deprives himself of the joy contained in what he already has.

There is only one way to rise above this contradiction is whatever opportunities life offers should be utilized to their fullest. In this alone lies true joy and accomplishment. The opportunity standing before us at this moment has been created especially for us by the Almighty himself as he cares for every-one. Respecting and embracing it becomes our duty. The futuristic opportunities exist only in imagination and remain uncertain. Neglecting the reality and certainty of the present for the sake of uncertain imagination not only weakens the present, but also casts doubt upon the worthiness of the future.The opportunity available today is meant to enrich the present. It alone becomes the stepping stone toward the future. A flower blooming today in a small courtyard spreads its fragrance there. It is because of this fragrance that tomorrow its seeds may find a place in a grand garden. But if the flower considers its dignity and refuses to bloom or spread its fragrance, then all possibility of greater expansion will disappear. Similarly the water continues to flow through small streams and rivers; only then does it reach the ocean. One who desires the ocean must first learn to flow through narrow rivers. When the river becomes the present path of water, only then can the ocean be attained. The human life too depends upon countless small breaths. Not even a single breath can be rejected, for life itself would cease to move forward. Whenever the human body receives the opportunity to breathe, it never wastes it; it makes complete use of it. This paves way to a long life consisting of a chain of small breaths.

One shouldn’t have any doubt that every moment of life is valuable. To live each moment fully is what paves the way for happiness in the next. Each moment of joy experienced becomes the foundation for greater happiness. Every seed sown in the soil sprouts first; only then does the entire field flourish with crops. One must learn to sow the small seeds of happiness in life. For this, it is essential that a person recognizes the value of what he already possesses. The greatest source of happiness is the attainment of birth as human, itself. This supreme blessing makes human life superior to all other forms of existence in the whole universe. The constant realization of this gracious truth will never allow a person to remain sorrowful or hopeless. What is needed is to have such an exclusive vision towards life .

The future always rests upon the present. If a tree receives proper water, air, and sunlight today, only then will its trunk grow strong. It is upon a developed trunk that flowers bloom and fruits appear. It is only when a tree continues to grow that one hopes it will eventually bear fruit. Therefore, it is important for human beings to understand the difference between hope and ambition and aspiration. Ambition is a future disconnected from the present.

Not all trees grow to the same height, nor do all bear identical fruits yet even if trees are different in size , shape , they provide shade. Even if fruits differ, they should be wholesome and delicious. That is what truly matters. Life is much the same.