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Breathing is not being alive!

We are not dead when we stop breathing. We are dead when we stop living!

I see so many people around me having a bright smile but eyes full of sorrow. I feel so sad for them. I can totally empathise with the. For, there are days when I too am one of them. Being honest!

But, just like the moon waxes and wanes, just like the seasons change, just like high tide and low tide, we too must change. We must know in our hearts that good times are coming and cheer ourselves. 

But, how do we stay happy for longer times? How do we make happiness our true nature? How do we find inner strength to overcome outer adversities without losing peace of mind?

There are tons of literature available that helps us attain peace and tranquility but it needs our conviction and courage. The courage to not follow the majority. The courage to be different. The courage to stand alone. The courage to ask for God's help and forgiveness and guidance. The courage to face our fears.

I'm sure as Buddha said we all can become Bodhosatvas provided we are ready to make some changes in our lives and stay in control of our happiness.

May God help us all, find our IKIGAI and Nirvana. 🙏

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