How to be happy (3 & 4)

3.Be Selfish: If you want to be happy, be selfish. If happiness is our ultimate goal, we should be selfish. People doing social service are also selfish. You will be wondering, how can it be? They derive more pleasure in doing social service and thereby they are selfish. If they don’t derive happiness, they will not do.

We have a cup of coffee. If by drinking it, you can be happy, drink it. If sharing with others is likely to give more happiness, share it. If giving it to our loved ones gives more happiness, we will give it. Ultimately, you will notice that happiness is the Goal.

4.Accept changes: Changes are inevitable. Nothing is permanent. If we accept changes as part of our life, happiness continues. If we resist to changes, it is bound to cause displeasure. If there is a sudden change in the weather conditions from a sunny day to a rainy day, there is no point in cursing the changes. We have to accept the fact that nothing is in our hands. We have to adapt ourselves to the changing environment. Instead of grumbling, we can take an umbrella or raincoat and continue our work for continued happiness. We have no say on certain things, but we can say, I would like to continue my happiness.