To be happy is our prime duty because universe and life were created against impossible odds for our happiness. If after the big bang the rate of expansion of the universe was little slow or fast, if the size and distance or quality of its radiation was little difference, if the electrical charge of electrons and protons was not equal and opposite, the universe and life could not have begin and survived.
God has created nature and other things for the happiness of human kind. These things give us great happiness. Humans have also made things which are not only useful but give us happiness and pleasure. Such things are literature, arts, television, films, cars, food, etc.
At the age of twenty two, I read a book that described the importance of having a goal in life. In the books example, a survey had been carried out at a school. Students who had just taken their GCSE’S were asked to answer various questions, one of which asked, “Where would you like to be in five years time?”
Happiness is inside us. It is in our mind. If we think we are happy, we are. Just by thinking we can make ourselves happy or unhappy. Be positive, be optimistic, see the brighter side of life and you will always be happy. Mind has power over matter. Just by thinking of good things, we can make good things to happyen us and make us happy.
See the rose, not the thorns; see light, not the shadow; see half-full glass, not half-empty.
Growing up, I was always told that I should not accept second best in life. We only have one shot at life, as far as we know at present, therefore you need to make the most of it. This article talks about this subject.
Nature is one of the greatest sources of happiness to all living beings. The secret of happiness is being near nature. Nature is free and abundant. It is available to all regardless of one’s race, nationality, religion, and sex. Nature is happiness.
To be happy one should do one’s duty without attachment to its results. In Gita Lord Krishna teaches this philosophy of Nismam Karm to Arjun. If we are not too anxious about the success or failure of our efforts but are interested in only doing our duty to the best of our ability, we do not become unhappy when the results are not as expected. Doing our duty is under our powers not its results.
Worry is silent killer. Nothing is solved by worrying. Worrying about past is futile, worrying about future is folly. JUst act in the present. Worry is the root cause of many physical and mental illnesses. Worry is a great waste of time and energy.
I am a firm believer that people should try to make the most out of each day that they are alive. We all have to die at some point and even though this may seem a little morbid it is true. Today or tomorrow could be our last day and therefore this is why we should be living each day to the full.