In truth, he's still learning about life. All of us are. Even your 93-year-old grandfather, who went through two world wars and that robotic invasion from the future is still learning about life even as his mind turns to mush.
That person, who claims to know a lot about life, however is usually and ironically one of those who knows less compared to others.
So, if by the cosmic scale we all hold more or less the same quantity of the mysteriae vitae, why not start sharing whenever you can, be you a 93-year-old war veteran, a 24-year-old struggling not to care about people's thoughts and expectation or a 6-year-old, who for the first time in his life went potty all by himself?
I try to always remind myself that even touched fools know something I do not.
So, Lesson Numero Uno: When you're in a good mood, maximize it.
one happy geek. by ~poop-art on deviantART
It might seem pretty obvious but hear me out. When sorrow comes a-knockin', we feed it. Consciously or otherwise, we feed it by brooding over it. We try to distract ourselves but more often than not, we suck at it.
It's pretty hard to stop doing that, I know. If that's the case, why not spend as much focus when euphoria's home?
Even if your singing annoys your siblings; even if your dancing draws scowls and jeers; even if your ear-to-ear grin earns criticism - do whatever keeps you in the mood.
This is vital. You never know when your next high is coming. It might be hours, it might be days, it might be years in some cases.
So, why not enjoy it while it lasts?
2 comments:
i always thought that we are people with momentary vocabulary the words we use everyday to express feelings and such. but yeah, i spend a good amount of time in sadness, but then in my clear mind, i know i cant let my unhappy times to be overfed.
i am responsible for my own happiness and i will work through that.
I'm with Morrie Schwartz and Buddhism when it comes to emotions generally.
They both dictate that we should neither suppress nor dwell on any emotion. One should experience every emotion, feel its texture, let it sink and let it go.
I try to do this, failing most of the time. But hey, practice makes perfect, right?
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