The Pursuit of Happyness

It was 8 days ago, last week’s friday while working, and suddenly a middle-aged indian man came to my counter and…

“Hey young man, please, share with me your secrets to happiness! I see you working so happily. I’m so jealous and envy you. I am unhappy all the time, I feel like committing suicide. And when I see you, you’re so happy and cheerful! Please tell me your secrets, what can I do to be as happy as you…”

 Well upon hearing that I was pleasantly surprised and don’t know what to say. While listening to his problem, I was thinking in my mind, searching for my answers. To my realisation, the answer cannot be found through thinking. I should not be treated like a maths problem where you think logically for a solution. The answers for such questions lies in one’s heart, and its not something which one can teach others. One cannot give instructions to others regarding happiness.

“You ain’t allowing yourself to be happy. So its very simple, stop thinking negatively, and do what you like which makes you happy. Look, you got such a wonderful family, with a lovely wife and sons! Just let go and indulge in a happy mood!” That’s my reply for him.

Its so timely that having just recovered from suffering so much, and something like that came to me. He represents the person I was when I was suffering. So its just like after the suffering is over, I saw my own reflection of my depressed state.

It’s the first time ever that a stranger ever approached me like that while working. I guess my guides are giving me a pad on my shoulder on my progress, by sending him to me.