When we were young, the things around us had a special magic, as if we were entering a world of endless surprise despite their simplicity. The new chocolate was a suitable occasion to celebrate with the people of the neighborhood, and the new ice cream was a treasure that could not be lost. We were happy with what is in our hands, and that was all that we needed to be filled with joy, and our memory of joy.
Now, we have turned into uncomfortable consumer monsters, and you do not know the end of their inspiration towards more! Simple things are no longer convinced us. The standards are higher because we are panting behind unrealistic lists and standards for happiness, so whatever we spend and wearing the needs of there is still a minus joy, and suspended happiness somewhere we cannot reach.
“Happiness does not come from the things we have, but rather from the way we look at things,” says Greek philosopher Ebeetitus. In the past, we had the ability to feel joy, because we did not covet or think about something more than playing and enjoying our peers. Life was not complicated, and we did not think about things we did not have. It was not related to money or social status, but rather the moments in which we feel internal. Now we must keep pace with this empty world that drowned us in a cycle of continuous comparisons and made us lose the ability to gratify and enjoy what is exist. As if happiness is related to the manifestations of material success, major achievements, and the value of our bank accounts. We have lived under the weight of misery and psychological pressure, because we are not similar with those we see in misleading social media accounts.
Perhaps we have to stop a little and re -discover the beauty of things around us, and enjoy the simple moments, which in the past make our hearts fly with joy. Happiness is not what we have, but rather in our ability to estimate what we have. There is a difference between the two things. Today, we are in a continuous pursuit of more, and we forget that happiness lies in a deep conversation with a friend, a perfect cup of coffee, a good book or even a warm piece. Real happiness does not lie in the accumulation of things or money, but rather in our ability to sensitize blessings and enjoy what is simple. If we want to feel happy as we were children, we must learn how to live the moment, and appreciate the small things that are the essence of our daily life. Happiness is not a distant dream, but rather a state of internal satisfaction and conviction of what God has appreciated for us.
