We all want to lead happy lives, don’t we? If you went out and asked a thousand people if they wanted to be happy or miserable, I am hundred percent certain that a hundred percent of them would choose the former. Obviously!
But why is it then that we see more sadness than happiness and more misery than joy around us? Why do we see people grumpy all the time nowadays? Or is it just me I wonder, looking at the world with a lens of negativity of my own.
Anyways, if the end goal for everyone is to be happy, then everything that we do is a means to that particular end. It might be money, love, friendship, materialistic things, experiences or anything else for that matter.
Of course everything has its own value and importance but today I want to focus on that deep rooted human need of companionship. We are all social animals and seek at least some people that we can surround ourselves with. People whom we can relate with and turn to in times of crisis.
The Secret To A Happy Life
The secret is simple. Surround yourself with people that will lift you up, that will make you smile when all you want to do is cry. People whose mere presence in your life can give you hope of a better future.
We are all made of flesh and bones but we are also made of another very important thing and that is emotions. Emotions are woven into the very fabric of our being. That’s why we seek other human beings. For comfort, for friendship, for help, for sharing and connecting on a deeper level.
Surrounding yourself with the right people, therefore, becomes key. If you make the mistake of letting even a single person who doesn’t resonate with you into your life, your whole world can be messed up!
Therefore, choose your companions on this journey of life carefully. It’s not selfish. It’s just for your happiness which is the end goal anyways right? People do far worse as means to that end.
Be Grateful About Them
Most of us take most of the things (and people) in our lives for granted. That’s a bitter truth. We only realise their importance once they are gone. If only we could value them when they were still with us!
Thankfully most of us are blessed with family and friends whom we can turn to in an instant and who would be there for us no matter what. Hold on to them tightly and let them know that you are grateful for them.
Cherish the moments of laughter amongst you, hug them, let them know time and again that they are special and be happy that you are lucky enough to have them in your life. Many people in the world do not find the right people to surround themselves with.
In any case, the journey of life is just a fleeting shadow in the grand scheme of things. So, enjoy it while it lasts and enjoy it with the people that deserve it.