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 |   Second blog -- answers to an ocean of prompts |
 "Failure is unimportant. It takes courage to make a fool of yourself." CHARLIE CHAPLIN  Sometimes it takes darkness and the sweet confinement of your aloneness to learn anything or anyone that does not bring you alive is too small for you. David Whyte        This is my supplementary blog in which I will post entries written for prompts. |
| Prompt: People and happiness “Let us be grateful to the people who make us happy; they are the charming gardeners who make our souls blossom.” Marcel Proust Which kinds of people make you happy? And/or does your happiness depend on other people? ------- Happiness is a difficult subject to write about because to be constantly, deliriously happy seems to be an over-the-top idea to me, especially in this world of ours where there is always something disturbing and someone who is miserable. On the other hand, external influences should not determine anyone's overall well-being, as real contentment can live inside a person and does not/should not come from the outside. Yet, it is also true that some people have the knack to make others happier, be it for a short while. Such people are usually empathetic and have the ability to connect with others on an emotional level. Having the presence of such a person may bring comfort to any distressed human being. Also, optimists and positive thinkers tend to see the bright side of things even in challenging situations, making their positive outlook infectious. In addition, kinder people who are generous with their time and resources can create positivity in others. Some people are also good listeners, especially when they listen to others' troubles without judgment or unwanted advice. Most of the time, supportive friends and family can be reliable sources of emotional assistance when one really needs someone else to hold his or her hand. In my case, when it involves my own happier feelings, having a sense of control over my own emotions and my own well-being should be my own business. Expecting others to hold my hand when I am down is unrealistic, and it can put undue pressure on my loved ones. If only for that reason, self-reliance is the way to go. Personal growth, positive thoughts, and true awareness of the status quo can always help anyone toward internal happiness. In short, the way I see it, true and sustainable happiness always comes from within. . |
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