The United States' Declaration of Independence lists three aspects as the "unalienable rights" of man - "Life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness". Penned by Thomas Jefferson and often referred to as the 'Great American Dream' this phrase has motivated millions. Infact so strong and deep is its influence that people across the world waste their entire lives in an attempt to live up to it.
When I say waste it is not my intention to vandalise the belief of others but its simply that like F. Scott Fitzgerald I am rather uncomfortable with the unrestrained materialism and lack of morality that creeps in with it.
For me happiness is a moment in time and a state of mind where one feels that 'life is good'. Its pointless to waste time and effort searching for peace and contentment and joy in the world outside. Happiness is something extremely personal, its more than just an experience of joy or pleasure.
Today, I think I have learnt to revel in those moments and then move on ...
When I say waste it is not my intention to vandalise the belief of others but its simply that like F. Scott Fitzgerald I am rather uncomfortable with the unrestrained materialism and lack of morality that creeps in with it.
For me happiness is a moment in time and a state of mind where one feels that 'life is good'. Its pointless to waste time and effort searching for peace and contentment and joy in the world outside. Happiness is something extremely personal, its more than just an experience of joy or pleasure.
Today, I think I have learnt to revel in those moments and then move on ...
5 comments:
in search of Nirvana...over spaghetti meat balls and jumbo girlled sandwiches....
that makes sense...
oh n Blood Diamond was last year....
its really been that long!
Time flies seredipity . . .
Well take life the way it comes.....and i know you live every moment King Size....so keep it up....and I think it is time for you to find happiness in sitting with your old friends and have Rajma Chawal.
Well Well....I know you live life the way it comes...and live every moment King Size....and I think now it is time for you get happiness by having Rajma Chawal along with your old friends....so be happy.
Quest-World
As rightly said, peace and happiness is all within you...
So even if you start the search, it has to be from within you!
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