[Dear Kasper,
Ofcourse its force fitted and its true that the world we live in is insane. It's like matrix we are aware that we are living a lie and we know that reality is not what it seems... in a way. But does it make sense to stand everyday in front of this picture? Isn't fighting for liberation all the time too tiring? How about just finding some happiness in now?]
There are a million reasons why you should stop trying, there are a million reasons that will make you want to give it all up... happiness is rarely a serendipitous finding it has to be chased all the time, everytime! keep going! :)
I thought of this sometime back… but how do you go about it? A lot has happened over these days that helped me dig deeper and compile it all, so here it is!
Why live like a zombie? There is no fun in it! Whatever life is, it all boils down to trying to be a happy soul. All I want in life is happiness.
If success brings me happiness then so be it. If I can’t work hard enough to reach the level I aim then I’ll check myself and be realistic!
You can’t ever get it all you have to constantly redefine what makes you happy that’s the trick.
Love without strings attached, no expectations. Who said it’s easy? It’s one tough thing to achieve, but if you do, trust me, you won’t be sad again. There’s a lot to be happy about in innocence, forgiveness and elemental love. Learn to love without reason.
Don't judge people. There is some good in everyone. No one is 100% perfect, no one is 100% boring. So you might as well have fun with whatever percentage you end up with!
No one's perfect and that includes you. Learn to laugh at yourself! Don't take yourself seriously all the time. You are just as important as the person next to you. And that works both ways don't be a snob, don't idolize either.
I’ll think about it tomorrow. I can’t think about it now. Turning a blind eye works sometimes too. It sucks a little though and and might come back later. But at times you got to play this game of filing away the bad for later and opening your eyes at the right moment. I’ve been playing with this too. Scarlett taught me this one. ;)
I constantly doubt if there is a god somewhere. I’ve seen good things happen inexplicably just as much as the bad things it can’t all be circumstantial I feel sometimes… so how can you be happy if you know there is a god somewhere and there is so much injustice everywhere. Faith? That’s knotty isn’t it? I’ve learnt to file it somewhere at the back of mind and fire myself up to do something about it or just use it to grow as a person, after all it’s not always something you can change. A lot of times it is and then if you are doing something about it or even trying there is a lot to be happy about. Again if you don’t get attached to results ! Learn to have fun in the process. Find joy in trying.
A smile on your face puts a smile on mine. That’s another way to stay happy. I find joy in other people’s joy as well. Anger and jealousy are totally overrated get used to this you’ll find it tough staying angry. It’s just so much more blissful the otherway round. Forgive, forget and learn. Oh! No one says you have to be a douche bag, lash out if it’s something you can’t overlook. But don’t take it to heart. Straighten it there and then. Put up a good fight and get it right out of your system don’t let it broil your state, don’t let it ferment ;) Forgive and forget after wards too. Be selfish that way. (And so gray is the color to relate!)
Learn to forgive yourself sometimes too. As impossible as it may sound right now its really needed at times!
It’s a two way trick and you play it safe, you aren’t guilt ridden if it turns out there is a god! And if life is inconsequential existence then you had your fun anyway! Sounds calculated? Well, it’s a crazy world what’s a girl to do?
And then of course if nothing works there is always friends, movies, books, trekking, camping, scenic beauty, leg pulling, sports and beer! Enough to keep a seeker happy without bothering about any of the aforementioned lecture series! :P
Then again, if you keep it simple and believe that life is nothing but pulse in time inexplicable and senseless then just party till the end. But it’s the hardest thing to believe! Isn’t it?
So many gray areas tackled but it still feels incomplete. I guess it’s an endless exercise will keep updating as I grow ;) signing out for now! Stay happy! :)
Nice! I especially liked the bit about living our life to the fullest, not keeping grudges and not judging people. Kinda profound ;)
ReplyDeleteHey you have grown up a lot in a months time.
ReplyDeleteThese are gems I discovered in my 48 years of existence and you have done it in so less. If and if, we can live by one third of these truths, we will be very happy people.
You think and you give us a reason to smile and exist. Kudos.
@rana: thanks! I think so too :)
ReplyDelete@ravi: A lot comes from you! you made it easy :)
@Kasper: Felicity loves you kasper... the question is can you? ;)
Hey! never knew that apparently carefree fun loving girl thinks so deeply! And you really express it very nicely too! Almost everyone can relate to this piece of writing at some point of time in life.
ReplyDeleteThe whole of it was sooo rightly said, but i guess the best part was "Forgive forget and Learn. straighten out the things then and there." I think this is 1 thing that every1 should follow.. and u'll b 100 times happier.
ReplyDeleteWow! That came from you! relieving, enlightening and refreshing... I'm glad you're leaving Delhi with such a great line of thought!
ReplyDelete"A smile on your face puts a smile on mine"
that just became true for me :)