Happiness comes in small packets

People go through a lot of ups and downs in life. Getting good grades in school, struggle to get into a good college. Getting a good bride/groom. Finding a right job, staying in a good job.

At the end of the day when you sit back (probably with a glass of wine and probably saxo playing in the background) and introspect as to what is it that you are finally trying to achieve?

Many answers come to my mind... earn more money, be happy, lead a stress free life.

When I ask myself am I happy.. I get an instant defiant response of-course. Then I ask myself am I really happy a slightly mellowed response comes from within.."maybe..." I ask myself again... am i happy... i get a more realistic response "Maybe...".

So I maybe be happy based on certain conditions or factors that affect me. I may be happy on a weekend when I don't have to go to office. I maybe when I get to sleep early and wake up refreshed. I am happy when I have a vada-pav when I need one (Dhabeli is equally enticing). The way my son jumps when he greets me at the doorstep make me go hummm. I am extremely satisfied when I hear good music. I am in an elevated state after a gym workout. I am happy when i watch a good movie.


When i analyze all these happy occurrences there is something common between all these sparse events.
==> There are all small events with a very short lifespan
==> They cost nothing. But are priceless.

I believe happiness comes in small packets.
Enlightenment... Finally !!!

Thought for the day

'God, grant me the serenity to accept the things I cannot change, courage to change the things I can, and wisdom to know the difference'

Golden Words

1. Take a 10-30 Minutes Walk Every Day And While You Walk, Smile.

2. Sit in Silence for At Least 10 Minutes Each Day.

3. Sleep for 7 Hours.

4. Live With The 3 Es -- Energy, Enthusiasm, And Empathy.

5. Play More Games.

6. Read More Books Than You Did last year.

7. Make Time to Practice Meditation, Yoga, and Prayer. They Provide Us with Daily Fuel For Our Busy Lives.

8. Spend Time With People Over The Age Of 70 & Under The Age Of 6.

9. Dream More While You Are Awake.

10. Eat More Foods That Grow On Trees And Plants And Eat Less Food That Is Manufactured in Plants.

11. Drink Plenty Of Water.

12. Try To Make At Least Three People Smile Each Day.

13. Don't Waste Your Precious Energy On Gossip.

14. Forget Issues Of The Past. Don't Remind Your Partner With His / Her Mistakes Of The Past. That Will Ruin Your Present Happiness.

15. Don't Have Negative Thoughts Or Things You Cannot Control. Instead Invest Your Energy in The Positive Present Moment.

16. Realize That Life Is A School And You Are Here To Learn. Problems Are Simply Part Of The Curriculum That Appear And Fade Away Like Algebra Class But The Lessons You Learn Will Last A Lifetime.

17. Eat Breakfast Like A King, Lunch Like A Prince And Dinner Like A Beggar.

18. Smile And Laugh More.

19. Life Is Too Short To Waste Time Hating Anyone. Don't Hate Others.

20. Don't Take Yourself So Seriously. No One Else Does.

21. You Don't Have To Win Every Argument. Agree To Disagree.

22. Make Peace With Your Past So It Won't Spoil The Present.

23. Don't Compare Your Life To Others'. You Have No Idea What Their Journey Is All About. Don't Compare Your Partner With Others.

24. No One Is In Charge Of Your Happiness Except You.

25. Forgive Everyone For Everything.

26. What Other People Think Of You Is None Of Your Business.

27. GOD ! Heals Everything.

28. However Good Or Bad A Situation Is, It Will Change.

29. Your Job Won't Take Care Of You When You Are Sick. Your Friends Will. Stay In Touch.

30. Get Rid Of Anything That Isn't Useful, Beautiful Or Joyful.

31. Envy Is A Waste Of Time. You Already Have All You Need.

32. The Best Is Yet To Come.

33. No Matter How You Feel, Get Up, Dress Up And Show Up.

34. Do The Right Thing!

35. Call Your Family Often.

36. Your Inner Most Is Always Happy. So Be Happy.

37. Each Day Give Something Good To Others.

38. Don't Over Do. Keep Your Limits.

39. When You Awake Alive In The Morning, Thank GOD For ItSmile

Paradox of our Time

The paradox of our time in history is that we have taller buildings but shorter tempers, wider freeways, but narrower viewpoints. We spend more, but have less; we buy more, but enjoy less. We have bigger houses and smaller families, more conveniences, but less time. We have more degrees but less sense, more knowledge, but less judgment, more experts, yet more problems, more medicine, but less wellness.

We drink too much, smoke too much, spend too recklessly, laugh too little, drive too fast, get too angry, stay up too late, get up too tired, read too little, watch TV too much, and pray too seldom. We have multiplied our possessions, but reduced our values. We talk too much, love too seldom, and hate too often.

We've learned how to make a living, but not a life. We've added years to life not life to years. We've been all the way to the moon and back, but have trouble crossing the street to meet a new neighbor. We conquered outer space but not inner space.

We've done larger things, but not better things. We've cleaned up the air, but polluted the soul. We've conquered the atom, but not our prejudice. We write more, but learn less. We plan more, but accomplish less.

We've learned to rush, but not to wait. We build more computers to hold more information, to produce more copies than ever, but we communicate less and less.

These are the times of fast foods and slow digestion, big men and small character, steep profits and shallow relationships. These are the days of two incomes but more divorce, fancier houses, but broken homes.

These are days of quick trips, disposable diapers, throwaway morality, one night stands, overweight bodies, and pills that do everything from cheer, to quiet, to kill.

It is a time when there is much in the showroom window and nothing in the stockroom. A time when technology can bring this letter to you, and a time when you can choose either to share this insight, or to just hit delete.

Remember: spend some time with your loved ones, because they are not going to be around forever. Remember, say a kind word to someone who looks up to you in awe, because that little person soon will grow up and leave your side.

Remember to give a warm hug to the one next to you because that is the only treasure you can give with your heart and it doesn't cost a cent. Remember, to say, "I love you" to your partner and your loved ones, but most of all mean it. A kiss and an embrace will mend hurt when it comes from deep inside of you.

Remember to hold hands and cherish the moment for someday that person will not be there again. Give time to love, give time to speak and give time to share the precious thoughts in your mind.

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Contrary to polular belief that this was written by George Charlin. It was infact written by Dr. Moorehead who was a minister, pastor of a church in Washington and was later publishhed in his book called: WORDS APTLY SPOKEN.