Happiness and Peace

Is there anyone in our world who wants neither peace nor happiness? I have not found such a person in my life. Please tell me in the blog's comment section if anyone finds such a person. Everyone wants happiness and peace, but that’s another thing, and not everyone has both. Some people do not have any of them. 

2. Happiness and peace share a deep relationship and enhance each other. Both contribute to sound health, including mental health. Peace is a calm state of mind. It stays the same, no matter what happens outside. Happiness is an emotion. It changes based on events and external factors. You can feel happy when you achieve things. But you can also find peace even without any achievements. Happiness is momentary, but peace is long-lasting.

3. Getting something, whether real or not, makes a person happy. But this may not always be true. Some people feel happy about small wins. Others aren’t satisfied, even with significant achievements. Happiness and achievement levels differ for each person.

4. Peace is a calm state of mind. It helps you stay composed during chaos and challenging times. In tough situations, a person might not feel happy. But they can still find peace. This peace allows them to make better decisions. Enough wealth and money may give happiness but may not always provide peace. You may find a person in a hand-to-mouth condition but having peace of mind. Such a person may not be happy but is living in peace.

5. Let us discuss the situation when a person is happy but not peaceful. Although happy, there may be several reasons for a person not having peace. A person can feel happy due to wealth, money, or personal achievements. These can be both tangible and intangible. However, a person may not have peace for several reasons. Guilt consciousness is one of the main reasons for not having peace. There may be several reasons for guilt consciousness. Hurting or insulting another person may give rise to guilt consciousness. Using illegal or unethical methods to get what you want can lead to feelings of guilt. Worry also disturbs our peace. Some people tend to worry for no reason. These worries can prevent them from experiencing a peaceful life. Unnecessary doubts raise our fears and keep us from having peace of mind. Few people may have lifetime achievements but are not at peace because of a fear of loss. Fear of loss disturbs peace. Persons accustomed to comparing themselves with others cannot live in peace. Such persons are always in competition with others as regards achievements in life. These people are unhappy with what they’ve achieved. They only feel satisfied when they think others have achieved even less. Such comparisons generally develop jealousy, which disturbs peace.

6. Let us discuss the situation when a person is peaceful but unhappy. People without guilt, worries, or jealousy live in peace. They don’t doubt themselves or fear loss. Plus, they keep a positive mindset. By "without guilt," I mean that a person is not doing the things that may cause guilt consciousness. You should feel guilt for actions that harm others, whether you meant to or not. These individuals may not like bad situations but still find a way to maintain peace. They never repent for non-achievements in the past. These people don’t feel jealous of others' successes. They also don’t compare their achievements to those of others. They never compete with others. Such persons never carry a grudge against another person. Some people may feel unhappy due to financial issues, crises, or not meeting their goals. But they live in harmony by accepting their unhappiness. They don’t let it disrupt their inner peace.

7. Now, let us discuss when a person experiences peace and happiness. Happiness often comes from having a steady income and achieving goals. A person's attitude toward their success and achievements brings peace. They feel thankful to the Almighty and those who help them succeed. A person may achieve success, but at the same time, another person may not achieve that success. A person with a positive attitude doesn’t flaunt their happiness around others. Instead, they offer support and encourage them to try again next time. A person with an attitude has empathy for others. Such persons never compare their achievements with others.

8. Every person wants to live a life of happiness and peace. People link happiness to various achievements, both seen and unseen. But sometimes, that doesn’t happen. One has to find happiness in small achievements. Many people overlook small joys, but some can uncover great happiness. The child can be happy with small things. Then, why not we adults? As we age, what makes us happy shifts. We no longer find joy in small achievements. One can always find the reasons for happiness if one desires. We have to make our mindset to find the reasons for joy. One can also find happiness in another person’s achievements. Are we not happy with the successes of our spouses and children? Sure, everyone becomes satisfied with the accomplishments of their family members. Make it a habit to celebrate the achievements of everyone around you. Be happy for yourself, your family, friends, neighbours, and anyone else. Increase the domain of people to become satisfied with their accomplishments.

9. Cultivate happiness to live a life filled with happiness and peace. We describe various approaches to living in peace.

(i) Never hurt or criticize others, which may lead to a guilty consciousness.

(ii) Remove doubts and increase clarity. Clarity removes doubts and helps keep our minds calm and peaceful. It also helps to remove unnecessary worries.

(iii) Be happy with what you have and what you have achieved. Never compare yourself to others. Comparing yourself to others can lead to two feelings. If someone achieves more, you might feel unhappy. But if you achieve more, you could become complacent. Complacency may deter you from taking initiative and is a barrier to progress.

(iv) Ego is another barrier to peaceful living. There is a difference between ego and self-respect. One should not allow anyone to play with one’s self-respect. A person with a big ego tries to prove others wrong. They rarely listen to different viewpoints. Ego spoils relationships with others, which disturbs peace.

(v) Never be jealous of others' achievements. Be happy with their accomplishments and congratulate them on their achievements. This will enhance your happiness and contribute to a peaceful life.

(vi) Never hold a grudge against others, even if they hurt you. Follow the principles of forgiveness and forgetfulness for your eternal peace. You may not condone their deeds, but you can forgive and forget.

(vii) Never compete with others in any matter. Instead, cooperate with others. Cooperation benefits everyone. It strengthens bonds and allows people to live in harmony.

10. Let's focus on living a life filled with happiness and peace. We can also help others do the same. Let us spread happiness and peace in our surroundings to make our society peaceful.