ARE YOU HAPPY? We are searching for happiness. In achieving this happiness our attitude in life plays a crucial role. After years of hard and dedicated service to his Company, Ajay was being appointed at an elegant reception as the new Director. It was a small function where his wife Vinita, a House wife and some of the wives of the other persons in top management were also present. In an adjacent room, Ann, the wife of the CEO of the Company, asked Ajays wife a very odd an usual question; Does your husband make you happy? The husband, Ajay, who at that moment was not at her side, but was sufficiently near to hear the question, paid attention to the conversation, sitting up slightly, feeling secure, even filling his chest lightly in pride and hope, she would definitely not publicly lower or degrade her husband, would answer affirmatively, since he had always been there for her during their ups and down in life. Nevertheless, to both his and the others surprise, she replied simply; No, no he doesnt make me happy… The room became uncomfortably silent, as if everyone were listening to the spouses response. There was a sudden coldness in the air. The husband was petrified. A frown appeared on his face. He couldnt believe what his wife was saying, especially at such an important occasion for him. To the amazement of her husband and of everyone! Vinita sat up firmly and explained in a modest but stern tone to the other wives who were present; No, he doesnt make me happy… I AM HAPPY. The fact that I am happy or not doesnt depend on him, but on me. GOD has granted each of us intellect and discretion to reason, interpret and decide. GOD made me the person upon which my happiness depends. I make the choice to be happy in each situation and in each moment of my life. If my happiness were to depend on other people, on other things or circumstances on the face of this earth, I would be in serious trouble! Over my life I have learned a couple of things: I decide to be happy and the rest is a matter of experiences or circumstances; like helping, and understanding, accepting, listening, consoling; and with my spouse, I have lived and practiced this many times. Honestly true happiness lies in being content Relieved and reassured, a smile was clearly noticed on Ajays face. Moral: Happiness will always be found in contentment, forgiveness and in loving yourself and others. To truly love is difficult, it is to forgive unconditionally, to live, to take the experiences or circumstances as they are, facing them together and being happy with conviction. There are those who say I cannot be happy : · Because I am sick. · Because I have no money. · Because its too cold. · Because they insulted me. · Because someone stopped loving me. · Because someone didnt appreciate me. But what you dont know is that you can be happy even though you are sick, whether it is too hot, whether you have money or not, whether someone has insulted you, or someone didnt love you, or hasnt valued you. Being Happy is an attitude about life and each one of us must decide! Being Happy, depends upon you!
Posted on: Fri, 28 Mar 2014 11:30:32 +0000
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