Life is too short to have grudges, to hate, to be selfish, to envy, be jealous or to not appreciate the very spirit of life. Go ahead and appreciate, admire, love, forgive, spread smiles, make friends, be fearless to explore, give as much as you can to make it a life not just lived…but one that you have enjoyed living each moment of it to the fullest.
There is a difference between a smile and happiness, the former is on the surface and the later within just like satisfaction, it is these very forms of deep down expressions that people should make efforts for. Few simple things that might help you have this feeling:
When you feel a sense of pride, by having done something for somebody
Call your Dad, thank him for letting you have this pleasure by making you what you are.
When you feel lonely, it appears to be a selfish world around,
Call your Maa, thank her for being around always for you, for her selfless devotion for you
When you feel you have lost something and it is difficult to survive without it,
Visit an orphanage, you will find a way of life howsoever important the gone by had been
When you meet a person, who is better than you, who makes you feel inferior within,
Approach him, thank him, you really liked meeting him he has set up a new bar for you to achieve.
When you feel that being with family has been hampering you, you could be better of alone,
Visit an old age home, they once had a family and want it desperately now, but they can’t.
When you stop feeling that serenity too has a sound, a sound that isn’t audible but can only be felt,
Try talking to a deaf man, this is the only sound he has lived with, a calmness he felt from within.
When you feel that you have been appreciated for your skills, talents and knowledge,
Visit your alma-mater, thank it for giving you an environment to shape up the way you are.
When you feel that virtues such as simplicity, sincerity, honesty truthfulness are no more valued,
Spend time with your kid, his smile shows the confidence, the trust he has in you, it is reassuring.
When you feel you have been defeated, lost dignity,
Ask your partner does she feel so, that’s all that matters.
When you feel you have achieved what you have always wanted desperately,
Visit a temple, to share you joy with the almighty, thank him for his help in achieving your dream.
When you feel that somebody has done a gross error not worth a pardon,
Think the last time, when you were in his place, take a decision as if you are asking for forgiveness.
When you have lots going on in your head, want to share, want to express, feel goodie goodie..
Approach a friend, a bear hug, a word or two, a tear or a smile all can just make your day.
Before you have you food, say a small thanks to the lord for that meal,
Forgive people as much as you can, there is no greater punishment than to live with a feeling of guilt…forever.
Life is full of such small-small things that help you enjoy, feel satisfied, little less selfish, see the positive, brighter and better side of the world, laugh and enjoy in a nutshell be a better human….a rare commodity these days.
