Happiness, thy goal!?

I like to write. I like to write about people I meet, the experiences I have, the thoughts that linger in my mind and I'm truly indebted to the ones who shove me when I stop and read my bit with such interest. A heartfelt gratitude and thank you for being here!

I haven't had any dramatic experiences offlate, that I haven't resorted to penning it down. Or it could also be to do with the fact that my mind isn't clear enough. So many things, so many situations and so many changes have literally bogged me down. Certainly not undergoing a mid-life crisis, but definitely has led me to wonder about this whole journey of life.

I was reading a book the other day and there is a situation where a character dies during childbirth and just before her death i.e., few months before her labour, she proclaims that she is scared that she is too happy and nothing seems wrong. And, this very thought acts as a forebearer of the next set of ordeals. Although, a very small detail in the entire book, this touched me deeply.

I discussed this with a friend and both of us were in agreement that life would definitely be boring without all the challenges we face day in and day out. So much so, that happiness becomes an impasse if all we have is nothing but happiness. Ironically, we strive to achieve happiness all through our lives, be it a situation, a relationship, a job, a journey or just anything for that matter. And, eventually in the quest for happiness we go through troughs and crests. Apparently, we fail to acknowledge that it is those troughs which makes the crests look better. And, in the whole process we are so focused on that eternally invisible happiness that we lose sight of what is.

That which is probably chiselling out the best part of YOU.

Ironic isn't? Our entire life is one. And, we both ended up having a good laugh at all the miseries we discussed at lengths and breadths for most days. May be, just maybe, all those things - people, situations, opportunities - are just around us to bring the best out of us, no matter how frustrating it might seem at that point in time. I have come to believe that these are the only lessons in life that one needs to learn - endurance, perseverance and determination! And all mean the same! ;)

Simple, ain't it? This whole journey called life! The best is not to be blinded by a concept called 'happiness', because it is so boring! And, for all you know this is what destiny is all about - finding and connecting with yourself before you fade out!

Much love!

P.S.: This seems like an extended leaf of a previous post.