With affection comes security and with success comes joy. Human life revolves around these four pillars of complete happiness.
The four basic pillars of happiness are-
- Affection from the loved ones,
- Happiness by receiving such affection and also to other factors.
- Security by the affection and happiness from all near and dear ones.
- Success due to the security, affection and happiness that goes into doing the work well.
When these basic needs are fulfilled, human beings feel happiness engulfing them. But, if they are denied there is every danger of man behaving in a strange manner. In modern time, our physical needs are looked after in an efficient manner. Our mental needs are satisfied by learning and education. But, when it comes to our emotional needs, a great part is played by those who are close to us. We depend on our family and all our near and dear ones for the fulfillment of this need.
Ram was a high school student. Like other boys and girls of his age, he wanted to earn appreciation from everybody around. He was a good football player and was chosen for the school team. He practised very hard. He playedvery well on the field. His schoolmates cheered him when he shot the winning goal. He was very happy because the principal praised him in front of the entire school.
All the school children congratulated him for his success. They liked him because he had brought laurels to the school . from them he received affection. He played the match well, so he was called on the stage for the best player trophy. Thus he got success. He experienced happiness after winning the match and being successful in it. Everybody praised him in school. He got a sense of security. He felt wanted.
Mohan won a medal in the chess tournment. When he came home, to his utter dismay he found that his parents had gone out for a party. He was alone at home. He did not have anybody to share his happiness. He felt neglected. He waited for his parents for a long time and then quietly weeping he went off to sleep. Mohan’s need for love and affection from his parents was not fulfilled. Thus his hapiness was affected. He became sad. If after winning the medal his parents would have been with him, his need for affection would have been appeased and his happiness would have grown manifolds.
