What does it take to be happy in one's life ?

It really depends on what makes a person feel contented and also the awareness of that fact. Truth is nowadays, we are all so much engrossed in accumulating possessions of all sorts and kinds and comparing them constantly with what others have, we have actually blinded ourselves to what we really want to make ourselves happy.

So very true, Some time back most of the stuff I had hoarded over the years were disposed off by my hubby without telling me and although I was upset in the beginning, I realised tht I was not ven able to recollect some of the items and was happy to see more space round the house...The lesser we have the happier we can be ..

Thus reminds me of Mahatma Gandhi's quote that has all time relevance, " “Happiness is when what you think, what you say, and what you do are in harmony.”

That's right when we run behind something we may not be able to get it and when we set it free we may. :)

True, but you have to make efforts for every thing. You do not have to behave like crazy to get it but you do not get any thing without making efforts.

I agree one should not go behind the things like crazy but one has to do some efforts to achieve things. :)

The Mantra is Action. Even if your action fails to bear fruit, certainly gives satisfaction. And satisfaction breeds happiness.

That's true Babu ji but people these days don't able to decide their limit of satisfaction. :evil:

That's true Babu ji but people these days don't able to decide their limit of satisfaction. :evil:

I agree. One has to explore. Good things will not happen instantaneously. Achievers attained greatness not in a single day. Happiness has a price tag.

It also depends on the company you keep and the kind of society you live in ! perr pressure can change your whole perspective of life especially among the very young who are still not very experienced and mature and tend to get easily led by outward appearances ...

It really depends on what makes a person feel contented and also the awareness of that fact. Truth is nowadays, we are all so much engrossed in accumulating possessions of all sorts and kinds and comparing them constantly with what others have, we have actually blinded ourselves to what we really want to make ourselves happy.

So very true, Some time back most of the stuff I had hoarded over the years were disposed off by my hubby without telling me and although I was upset in the beginning, I realised tht I was not ven able to recollect some of the items and was happy to see more space round the house...The lesser we have the happier we can be ..

True, the more we accumulate the more we keep getting trapped in them! In my home, we follow a strict rule, twice a year, both of us take an inventory of most stuff and what we have never used or even touched in the last few months are the ones that are shown the door immediately! It not only unclutters the house, but also the minds as well!

It really depends on what makes a person feel contented and also the awareness of that fact. Truth is nowadays, we are all so much engrossed in accumulating possessions of all sorts and kinds and comparing them constantly with what others have, we have actually blinded ourselves to what we really want to make ourselves happy.

So very true, Some time back most of the stuff I had hoarded over the years were disposed off by my hubby without telling me and although I was upset in the beginning, I realised tht I was not ven able to recollect some of the items and was happy to see more space round the house...The lesser we have the happier we can be ..

True, the more we accumulate the more we keep getting trapped in them! In my home, we follow a strict rule, twice a year, both of us take an inventory of most stuff and what we have never used or even touched in the last few months are the ones that are shown the door immediately! It not only unclutters the house, but also the minds as well!

Thats a very wise thing to do.....There is no point i keeping anything that you have not used for more than a year,it simply occupies space and rots...

The more you try the farther it goes...


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Happiness depends on our attitude for life. Every moment of life is jamful with happiness.

Happiness is only a state of mind, so as long as you feel you are not lacking in anything, you will be happy. The moment a want/desire is created for something, the happiness is all gone.

Happiness is only a state of mind, so as long as you feel you are not lacking in anything, you will be happy. The moment a want/desire is created for something, the happiness is all gone.

Human wants are unlimited. More wants, more woes. Sathya Saibaba rightly put it.
"Man's many desires are like the small metal coins he carries about in his pocket. The more he has the more they weigh him down."

Happiness is only a state of mind, so as long as you feel you are not lacking in anything, you will be happy. The moment a want/desire is created for something, the happiness is all gone.

Human wants are unlimited. More wants, more woes. Sathya Saibaba rightly put it.
"Man's many desires are like the small metal coins he carries about in his pocket. The more he has the more they weigh him down."

That's what I said one should know his/her desires its not that one desires to touch sky which is just an impossible task. :)

Happiness is only a state of mind, so as long as you feel you are not lacking in anything, you will be happy. The moment a want/desire is created for something, the happiness is all gone.

Human wants are unlimited. More wants, more woes. Sathya Saibaba rightly put it.
"Man's many desires are like the small metal coins he carries about in his pocket. The more he has the more they weigh him down."

One can of course never be permanently happy in life, so grab any small opportunity that comes you way instead of waiting for bigger things.It is a collection of these small things that add meaning to your life and when you look back you have many such memories to fall back on...

Happiness is only a state of mind, so as long as you feel you are not lacking in anything, you will be happy. The moment a want/desire is created for something, the happiness is all gone.

Human wants are unlimited. More wants, more woes. Sathya Saibaba rightly put it.
"Man's many desires are like the small metal coins he carries about in his pocket. The more he has the more they weigh him down."

One can of course never be permanently happy in life, so grab any small opportunity that comes you way instead of waiting for bigger things.It is a collection of these small things that add meaning to your life and when you look back you have many such memories to fall back on...

Nothing lasts forever. Whatever happiness that comes in bits and pieces should be relished.

The lesser you have the more joy you get out of little things.I see so much of happiness in my maid and her sons face when I give her something simple like a new umbrella during the rainy season or a few mangoes from our tree....I sometimes wonder what gives happiness and joy to a rich man like Mukesh Ambani or someone from that level ? Because their lives are so hifi and complicated too..

Happiness is hidden in simplicity :)

Happiness is hidden in simplicity :)

Satisfaction is the key, it takes all tension away.

Happiness is only a state of mind, so as long as you feel you are not lacking in anything, you will be happy. The moment a want/desire is created for something, the happiness is all gone.

True! This reminds me of the movie "Gods Must Be Crazy" I am sure you must have seen it. How an empty bottle of Coke creates greed amongst the simple minds of the African bushmen and so one tribesman goes to extreme lengths to dispose of it! Really funny and yet thought provoking too!

Happiness is only a state of mind, so as long as you feel you are not lacking in anything, you will be happy. The moment a want/desire is created for something, the happiness is all gone.

Human wants are unlimited. More wants, more woes. Sathya Saibaba rightly put it.
"Man's many desires are like the small metal coins he carries about in his pocket. The more he has the more they weigh him down."

There is more lust than genuine needs. Just contrast a child satisfaction with adult's. Just a toffee will satisfy a child.