Finding True Happiness Within
“Inhale confidence, exhale doubt.” This simple yet profound mantra sets the tone for today’s reflection. Let’s begin with a straightforward question: Are you happy today? If so, it’s likely because someone made you feel valued, loved, or appreciated. Positive remarks from others can boost our confidence and elevate our mood.
But what happens when the opposite occurs? If someone depreciates your value or speaks negatively about you, it can make you feel low and unhappy. Should our happiness be so dependent on others’ opinions?
The Source of True Happiness
The reality is, true happiness lies within ourselves. It’s a hard fact that you, and only you, are responsible for your happiness or unhappiness. No one else in this world can control your emotional state unless you allow them to.
An Example: Mr. A and Mr. B
Consider this example: Mr. B tells Mr. A, “Mr. A, you are an ass.” Does Mr. A actually transform into an ass? Does he develop a tail or start behaving like one? If the answer is yes, then Mr. A is already at a big fault; he lacks confidence in himself and doubts his worth, accepting Mr. B’s negative words.
However, if the answer is no, Mr. A would simply think, “Why should this bother me? Mr. B is expressing his own perception. His negative energy doesn’t affect my mental patterns. I am confident in my own qualities.” By maintaining this mindset, Mr. A chooses happiness over letting Mr. B’s words make him unhappy.
Maintaining Confidence and Positivity
Mr. A will remain happy throughout his life because he doesn’t care what others say about him. He has full faith in his own mental patterns and thought processes. With such an attitude, Mr. B will eventually stop speaking negatively about Mr. A because it doesn’t affect him. Mr. B won’t get the satisfaction he seeks from seeing Mr. A unhappy.
Conclusion
Never doubt your abilities. Have full confidence in yourself. Let people speak whatever they want about you—it should not matter to you. Your thought patterns should remain steady, regardless of external opinions. Embrace positivity and choose happiness always.
Thank you for reading.