In pursuit of happiness

I am back to this blog after a break of almost 10 years! Not much happened during this time, so don't worry, you are not missing much.

I realized early on, that in life, happiness is what mattered the most. I hope not to preach on this post, but rather to post what I feel.

And happiness, unfortunately doesn't come easy - it has so many dependencies

Money - any one who says money doesn't buy happiness is disconnected to reality. You need money to survive, provide and enhance. I don't believe in living to earn money, but having enough to not worry about meeting things that you need. And having to wait for things you want is a part of the fun in life according to me. I have richer friends who strive to earn more, and poorer friends that are content with what they have than me - but I believe that once you find your balance where you are comfortable with what you earn, that to me is the sweet spot. I choose not to compare, but rather to research on what works for me. There is still a point in my past, where I believe if I was more well to do, outcome of my life would have been different - may be the pursuit would have been sooner met than later.

Company of people you love, loving people who are accompanying - Deep down, I don't like to be in a crowd. Its not the people's fault, I am sure they are all lovely. Its just me, I would rather sit alone and eat with my thoughts than with anyone - even if its a friend. I fatigue fast with people who I am not friends with, but I can survive making small talk for smaller duration. Its a facade of a people's person that I am projecting, rather than the real me. I am still working being kinder to people around me, appreciating their efforts, understanding the differences and at the same time, taking the time to be with just me.

That is all that comes to my mind at this time. Hopefully whoever reads this is not bored by now.

Wishing all happiness,

Vishnu.

PS - if I asked you to read this, you are a part of what makes me happy. So thank you. On the contrary, if you found this and read by yourselves, you can make me a little bit happy by posting a comment on what you think - about life, love, whatever floats your boat.