We spend so much time of our waking lives: browsing, reading and hearing about all things which catch our attention. Unfortunately they are not in any order of priority for us but as prescribed by work demands, family schedules, and norms.
So here is an attempt to put together a perspective into what makes us ‘happy’ inside.. a journey which will take us through realms of awareness, psychology, career, thoughts, identity, success and perhaps many more..
The idea is for us to learn, share and observe our life so that we can make it a healthier and happier version of us. And For our own sake!
‘La Vie en rose..’
A song and philosophy affectionately called ‘La Vie en rose ’ … look at the world through a rose coloured lens..
Let us understand what it means in the real world…we are surrounded by people, events, situations that become a source of happiness or mental drain. Even if we develop the best plans and coping mechanisms to deal with them, we are still taken by surprise by a mismatch of expectations, irrational behaviour, personal health irritants, low energy, stress, social challenges, safety, security, global problems and the list is simply endless.
So what are we to do?
As much as the world suggests responding in same vein, sometimes it is easier to hold that impatient urge, step back, go through some introspection and pause for a while.
A little patient silence can do good ..
My friend ‘of all seasons’ and I were talking one day and casually discussing a few problems a hand, when she remarked, remember while you are going through what you are, don’t forget to feel the beauty inside you..
Feel the Beauty Inside..
Admiring the world and people around in a healthy and happy way, smiling at the many wonders and quirks you see around. Every time you feel the need to complain, despise, doubt and generally lament, take a moment to see something beautiful in and around you, maybe the smile of a penniless kid, the service of a store clerk, the prompt coffee served at a nearby café, the tunes of a song drifting in the breeze, the sun shining on the green leaves of champa trees, the sure but slow gait of an old neighbour walking in the neighbourhood, the jubilant bark and recognition of your dog, the hugs from family, the concerning rebuke in your mother’ s voice, the care in your brother’s gesture, the smile in the eyes of your favourite friends.
Yes the world is worth all of this!!!
How does it Help?
If we are to look at our experience through this positive lens, we give ourselves a happier self.
When we cloak our environment in this, there is a peace that pervades around us, helps us maze through the hidden dark world of negative feelings, unhappy thoughts, low energy and destructive emotions..
I am happy!
I am happy because I genuinely believe that the world around deserves a positive upliftment and let me extend that helping hand, the positive outlook, a bright smile or a genuine gesture to the world around.
As they say, a quote from Roald Dahl, ‘if you have good thoughts..they will shine out of your face like sunbeams, and you will always look lovely!’
So to all readers today, imbibe the spirit of ‘La Vie en rose….’
Happy Lives to all!
I wrote this article in April 2018, more than 2 years ago and feel that the story needs to be shared..even more so...in today’s times..
