What makes you happy? Can you measure how delighted you are? According to the 'Gita Rahashya' happiness is mathematically defined as
Desired fulfilled/ Desired entertained.
It is believed to attain ANANT or joy one must reduce the denominator i.e. desired entertained till it becomes null. And this stage of infinite desired fulfilled is when one achieves happiness in life. But is it indeed that complicated?
“You will never be happy if you continue to search for what happiness consists of. You will never live if you are looking for the meaning of life.” ~ Abert Camus, French philosopher and author
Think about it!
Happiness is like a butterfly. You keep running after this, and it will fly away. And when you stop searching it, its gonna come right at you and sit on your shoulders.
ReplyDeleteA very short and crispy topic! Handled with utmost care and depth. Love the ending of your blog. It's wonderful. Keep up the good work :)
ReplyDeleteA smile is the simplest curve that sets things straight.. so its even more worth trying when things are not going your way. Its difficult.. but worth trying!
ReplyDelete"...doesn't something as simple as feeding the kittens in your office campus, or fagging alone on the roof top make you feel complaisant..."
ReplyDeleteyes it does :) :)
Draw pleasure in small things while you can. Life is too short to miss them :)
ReplyDeleteHappiness is satisfaction!
ReplyDeleteSitting by the window and sipping on hot chocolate when it's snowing outside makes me happy..
ReplyDeleteWhen Tesco has the offer of one HUGE Galaxy bar for just £1, oh the happiness I feel...
I think it's these silly-small pleasures in life are what keep us going through all the s**t of this big bad world! ;)
Coming to think of it, these are like the gap fillers between the big occasions of happiness in life...
Here's one of my favourite quotes that talks about the same thing-
"Most of us miss out on life's big prizes. The Pulitzer. The Nobel. Oscars. Tonys. Emmys. But we're all eligible for life's small pleasures. A pat on the back. A kiss behind the ear. A four-pound bass. A full moon. An empty parking space. A crackling fire. A great meal. A glorious sunset. Hot soup. Cold beer. Don't fret about copping life's grand awards. Enjoy its tiny delights. There are plenty for all of us."
sorry about the essay for a comment! lol
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