Life, they say, is not a bed of roses, and life has a way of surprising us occasionally. Everything may seem okay, and then suddenly things start changing. One thing is sure: life has ups and downs. Most times we face disappointment, financial problems, work stress, failure, etc. During these moments it will be very hard to be happy.
To be sincere, happiness is not all about smiling, pretending to be okay, or laughing. Sometimes happiness can be found in difficult moments; it can be you telling yourself that one day things will be better even when you don’t know what the future holds for you.
One thing that has really helped me is taking life the way I see it. I stop thinking about things that will go wrong tomorrow, in a few minutes' time, or next week; these things can really be overwhelming. That is why I only do things I can handle today. That is why whenever I wake up, I always ask myself, "What is one thing I can do today to make it a little better?" It may not be something big, like spending time with family and friends, getting quality rest, or watching movies.
I always tell people that someone shouldn't be the source of your happiness. I know it is not easy, but we should always try and make ourselves happy; talking to someone you trust can make a difference. Keeping everything to yourself can make problems feel bigger. A trusted family member, a mentor, or a friend that will support and encourage you many times is not the financial support that we need; just someone giving you a listening ear without judging you can make you happy.
One thing that has really helped to protect my happiness is that I appreciate the little things I have. Our biggest mistake is we always wait for the biggest thing to happen before we can feel happy. We forget that happiness can exist anywhere: enjoying your favorite meal, spending time with loved ones, listening to music, or watching your favorite show.
Since I started practicing gratitude, my perspective has changed. That does not mean I ignore things that are going wrong in my life; I fully understand all my struggles while recognizing the things that are going right. Praying to my creator provides me confidence during difficult moments. Whenever I communicate with my creator, I experience a profound sense of inner peace. Waking up in the morning and still breathing is enough reason for me to be happy.
As humans there are days we will feel bad, disappointed, frustrated, and so on. To be frank, being sincere about your feelings is not bad; recognizing your feelings will help you understand what you need. It's not all about you smiling while you are hurt inside, but about being able to find a healthy way to control your emotions even in difficult moments. Of a truth, laughing or smiling can never solve a problem, but it reminds us that problems can never finish and that we should always hope and believe.
To be honest with you, a difficult moment is not the end of life. I understand that a difficult moment may look permanent, but believe me, things can change within a second. What you think or see as impossible today can be possible tomorrow. When life gets tough, please don't pressure yourself; rather, find a way to make yourself happy even if it is by means of little things. Do something that will give you peace. Always have this one in your mind: better days ahead. Life can never be easy, but there are still moments that give us joy. For this past year, staying positive and wearing a smile on my face have really helped me.
This is my entry on the weekly prompt #indiaunited topic. How to Be Happy.
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