Once lived a troubled king who wished to unlock the true essence of life. Many tried answering, but none of the responses satisfied the king. He felt the need to consult someone wise: the old saint living in the forest. 

It was a long-distance, and the sun was shining brighter than ever. The king had traveled miles to meet the saint. The now dehydrated king looked desperately around for water. Just as he was going to give his hopes up, he found a well nearby and quenched his thirst. 

He thanked his stars, and as he was going to continue his journey, something struck his mind. He was happy! Happy because he quenched his thirst. It dawned upon him that the true meaning of life is happiness. What is it exactly?

Some define it as immense satisfaction when something good happens. Some say it’s when you make big, or when you get your desired things. For the rich, it might be when they visit exotic places. For the poor: it might be when they have a shade on them. Happiness is something commonly seek.

Happiness isn’t something that can be defined by words. It’s raw emotion, something that comes from within. It’s common. Everybody experiences it, yet we can’t describe it. Every person defines it in his/her manner. In whatever means you may define it; the truth is that it is vital for a healthy and prosperous life. 

Happiness. Such a simple word, isn’t it? Yet something so complicated that millions fail to understand. Finding happiness in this materialistic world is the main reason for this failure. No amount can buy you your happiness, whether be the favorite thing you desire or the person you love the most, or the career you build, unless and until you feel it within yourself. 

“If one speaks or acts with a pure thought, happiness follows one, like a shadow that never leaves.” In other words, happiness is a state of mind. It is not something that happens to us, but a deliberate decision to choose happiness day in and day out, regardless of the circumstances.

“Happiness is not something ready-made. It comes from your actions.” – His Holiness The Dalai Lama.

Cultivating happiness is an easy task. To be content and happy with whatever you have and yourself takes time and patience. We should try to appreciate the people and things in our lives. At the end of the day, they are the ones who matter the most in our lives.

Cast aside your past, and look forward to a beautiful future. Learn to live today with more happiness than yesterday and forget about your past sadness for a harmonious life. Be grateful for the things you have.

Try to find goodness in every situation, and accept the things that already happened, whether good or bad. Never forget to choose merrier and positive people to be closer to you so that their vibes will also help you in becoming one too. 

At times you may feel low, but do not ever forget that you have people who love you. Never hesitate to ask for help. It’s a long journey, but implementing these rules in our lives sure does help! Happiness is not something created, it’s generated.

You saw how a simple thing such as water could please a king who had everything. It wasn’t the water that did the trick, but it was the king who learned to find good in little things. The happiness of your life depends on the quality of your thoughts. We must understand that happiness is nothing more than the state of a person’s mind. Our thoughts channel our emotions. Therefore, we must work on having only positive energy, and this can only be done when we see life in a positive light. There’s always a reason to be happy.

“There is no path to happiness. Happiness is the path.” 

Life is a beautiful adventure. Cherish and worship it. Once a moment is gone, it never comes back. Be happy and enjoy your life with your loved ones. Happiness is truly the true essence of life!