A rollercoaster that only goes up

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Happiness is letting go of what you think your life is suppposed to look like, and celebrating it, for everything that it is. Happiness is labelled as a family of emotions including joy, amusement, satisfaction, gratification, euphoria etc.
       It is the little things in life that make us feel happy and satisfied. Every step we take in life, every decision we take, is to be happier. In the end, whatever we aspire to become, or the destination we choose to arrive at, is all to be a little happier.        
       Happiness is subjective in nature. It differs from person to person. Some may find joy at the sight of flowers while some may find happiness in professional success – a rollercoaster that only goes up. The higher the rollercoaster goes, the more terrifying the plunge will be.            
        Without small moments of sadness, it isn't possible to achieve happiness. When the hydra of Lerna's head is cut, two more grow back. Just like that when we are harmed, we emerge to be stronger and happier. This is also called Antifragility which is beyond resilience or robustness.
       So, what makes your day beautiful? What makes you smile everyday when you go to bed? Note these small things that make your soul smile and your spirit to dance. Even if it it exists just for a moment, it is what makes us jump out of our bed every morning. Follow these things which you enjoy; which may help us connect with our ikigai. It is what helps us distract ourselves from the boring routine. It brings us peace. And happiness requires peace. These are the things which will give you the strength to go through the messy situations and bad days.
      The citizens of Ogime, which is also  described as the Village of Longevity, live the longest of lives by following the simple rule – of reducing stress and being happy and satisfied with the small things. They are passionate about the smallest and insignificant things and celebrate all of it with music, song and dance. Living an unhurried life and being optimistic are the most important opinions given by these people. Along with that, talking each day with the people you love and opening our hearts to people with smile on our face are the secrets to live a long life. 
      We often underestimate the power of a compliment, a hug, a kind word or a listening ear. But these are the things which hold the most value. You may have a car, a bungalow or even the entire world under your feet, but if you can't have someone to love, to respect and to care, then you will receive no joy. Because our life isnt made up of long moments, but its a combination of these very small moments of happiness. In the end, when we all will be in our deathbeds, what will matter are the memories which make us happy, that we lived such a wonderful life. Life is not a problem to be solved. But an opportunity to experience happiness.

Rtr. Dishita Dattani

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