Happiness is frequently linked to great occasions and events, such as getting engaged to loved one, travelling a new location, getting promotion, getting a new job or meeting some old friends after long time. But to be truly happy, you don’t need these life-altering experiences. It can be found in the everyday normal activities of your life.
“Happiness is not something ready-made. It comes from your own actions.” – Dalai Lama
Finding happiness in the ordinary means acknowledging the value and beauty in everyday tasks and experiences the significance of those small things. It means finding pleasure in conversation with your parents, conversation with partner or child, a morning cup of tea, a walk in nature, playing game with friends or enjoying soothing song in the morning and so on. Instead of continuously looking for the next wonderful thing, it means being conscious and be present in the now. Be grateful for what you have rather what you will achieve or what you need more.
“The talent for being happy is appreciating and liking what you have, instead of what you don’t have.” – Woody Allen
A hot coffee on a chilly morning or a sumptuous dish on a empty stomach, playing with friends are just few examples of the little pleasures in life that can be appreciated by learning to embrace the ordinary thing. It entails appreciating what we already have rather than continuously pursuing more. Embracing these brief moments of happiness in our regular activities can result in a more contented and content life.
“Happiness is not something you postpone for the future; it is something you design for the present.” – Jim Rohn
It is important to accept that true happiness is not always easy to find, and sometimes it takes a little bit of extra effort. But by making a conscious effort to discover joy in the simple thing or incident, we can learn to appreciate life ’s beauty and ultimately lead a happier life.
If you truly want to find happiness, surround yourself with positive people and try to look beyond your immediate situation to the wider picture instead of dwelling on the negativity.
“Happiness consists of living each day as if it were the first day of your honeymoon and the last day of your vacation.” – Leo Tolstoy