Describe one simple thing you do that brings joy to your life.
There are many small things that give me happiness, such as spending a few days of vacation with my family, eating my favorite food in a good restaurant, spending time with friends, attending satsangs, etc. But I feel the happiest when I sleep a lot on a holiday. My body and mind are completely relaxed on that day.
Everything we do in life is to find happiness, but unfortunately being happy seems to be a very difficult task. We think that there must be certain conditions to be happy. But it is not so. When you are fundamentally happy, when you don’t have to do anything to be happy, every aspect of your life will change. Your experiences and the way you express yourself will change. The whole world will seem to you changed. You will no longer have any vested interests because whether you do something or not, whether you get something or not, whether something happens or not, you will be blissful by nature. When you are inherently happy, whatever you do will be on a whole different level. It doesn’t matter what you are doing in your life, whether it is business, power, education or service, you are doing it because somewhere deep within you there is a feeling that it will make you happy. Everything we do on this earth is out of a desire to be happy, because that is our basic nature. When you were a child, you were happy by nature. That is your nature. The source of happiness is within you, you can make it a living experience forever.
How do you know when it’s time to unplug? What do you do to make it happen?
Our life is all about work. Everyone is busy with their own work. I also write blogs along with my household work. I live in a joint family where there are many people. Despite so much work, I have given dimension to my hobby. All other work is like routine work, it has to be done. But when I sit down to write at night, sometimes I get so tired that I feel like sleeping while sitting. Still, sometimes I have to write. But sometimes I leave everything and go to sleep.Because I feel that if I don’t sleep now, my head will burst with pain.
Because if you work beyond your capacity, it affects your health, relationships, quality of work and also affects your mental health. While physical problems like fatigue, weakness, sleeplessness, back, neck, shoulder pain can bother you, on the other hand you can also suffer from mental problems like anger, irritability, anxiety. So understand the capacity and requirement of the body and work accordingly.Work is important but not more than health.
Many people come into our lives. We forget many of them, but some have a lasting impact on us. Even though we have many friends, there are very few of them who become the best friend among all our friends. To do any work successfully, determination and self-confidence are required, but at the same time, if someone inspires, then it helps a lot in increasing self-confidence. It does not let us become weak and for this, if your friend is true, then he plays a very important role. A true friend always keeps motivating you and does not discourage you.
I want a good and true friend to be someone who is kind, trustworthy and caring. They listen when I talk, support me when I need help and share in your joys and sorrows. They are honest and do not intentionally hurt your feelings. They are trustworthy, understanding and empathetic. Good friends are always ready to help us and offer us their support. A good close friend is honest and speaks from the heart with good intentions. They tell you what you need to hear in a respectful and loving way, so that it does not hurt. Because you know they have good intentions at heart, a true friend saves his friend from making mistakes and walking on the path of evil. If a friend has fallen into the same wrong trend, then his true friend will stop him from doing the wrong thing.
Although if someone keeps praising us, we like it a lot, but as soon as someone points out some mistakes about us, we don’t like it. But believe me, your true friend is the one who tells you your weaknesses. This does not mean that he discourages you, but the person who tells you your weaknesses and talks about improving them is your true friend. You need to avoid false praises and understand the truth which works to take you on the right path. The person who will be your true friend will explain your words well instead of ignoring them and will work to show you the right path. A true friend does not have any sense of competition. He works to give his full contribution in making you successful by walking with you. The person who is your true friend will never let you down even by mistake. When a true friend tells you your weaknesses, even then he takes full care that you do not feel bad. Sometimes our circumstances become such that no one wants to believe us. In such a situation, a true friend will support you all the time and his faith in you will never waver.
When two people connect on a deeper level, they become friends and become a constant in each other’s lives. True friendship is priceless and has immense importance in human life. My dear friend is undoubtedly a blessing given to me by God. There is nothing better than having a true friend with whom you can discuss the most important events of your life and get his support whenever you need it. There is nothing that can compare to the unwavering love and honesty that a friend provides. Best friends give meaning to our lives and also make it simpler and happier.
My dear friend is one of the greatest treasures of my life. Time passes very quickly when I am spending time with her. Whenever I need help or encouragement, my dear friend Anmol is always there for me. We have shared our experiences with each other and created memories that I will cherish for a lifetime. She is a friend I think of in case of any problem. Whenever I face any difficulty, he always helps me by giving me the best ideas. The one person whom I can trust completely for the rest of my life, we always help each other. We spend time almost everyday and find new exciting things to do together – be it trying new recipes or reading a new book. My friend who always stands with me in every situation. He is one person on whom I can trust even with my eyes closed and he always has my back. I can share everything with him openly without any hesitation. A true friend is like a bank locker where we can hide our precious thoughts and secrets
I am a housewife and I have not done any other job apart from this. Housewife or home maker are small words but it seems as if the whole world is contained in it. Sometimes this housewife is seen as a wife, sometimes a daughter-in-law, sometimes a daughter, sometimes a teacher and sometimes a cook, whose value is known to very few people. How many times, when asked, the family members easily say that they do nothing and are just a housewife. However, during the lockdown, people understood very well what a housewife does. When men shrug off all the household chores by saying ‘I am busy’, citing their jobs, housewives perform many of their responsibilities simultaneously very well. They do multitasking with great ease. Be it children’s school projects or going to the market to bring ration, cleaning the house or cooking different types of dishes in the kitchen. She manages to handle all the household chores easily by coordinating with different household chores. When the husband hands over the monthly expenses to the housewife. So she manages all the expenses very well without complaining. Also, she tries to fulfill the needs of every member of the family with small savings. To be honest, her life is just like a lamp, which burns itself but keeps the light of happiness in the house.
Yes, I follow our religion. And Every person must follow his religion.What we all should follow in life is religion. The practice of moral values is religion. Religion is that sacred ritual which purifies the consciousness. Religion is that element by whose practice a person is able to fulfill his life. Religion is required to maintain humanity in man. If there is no religion, man will perish like directionless clouds wandering in the sky. Religion is required to save man from perishing. Being truthful in mind, speech and action, fulfilling the given promises, not keeping any secret from loved ones, these are the conditions for sticking to the truth. Its benefit is that by always speaking the truth, the reputation and credibility of the person remains intact. Rishis and sages linked such rules, plants, flowers etc. to religion and created rules and traditions for its observance. So that by following it, a person can stay away from many physical and mental diseases and experience spiritual peace. By following religion, one can remain free from diseases. There are many great qualities like truth, non-violence, celibacy, charity, kindness, patience, forgiveness, control of senses and mind, not getting angry, not stealing etc., following which is called religion. This brings order, discipline, perfection and purity in life.
While following my religion, I also worship God every morning after taking bath, go to the temple. Feeding birds, fodder to cows, bread to dogs, all these are included in our religion. Fasting, attending religious gatherings, participating in religious programs have been learnt by us since childhood. Satsang is the only Ganga in which every living being can attain his right goals by taking bath.
It is very important to follow religion in life. Only by following the path of religion can a creature receive the blessings of God and the creator of the universe. Today’s creature is not only getting trapped in the policy of ego, hatred and selfishness, but is also sinking further. In these circumstances, it can be said that the coming time can prove to be painful for humanity, so from now itself every creature should fulfill his duty in the interest of the country, society and religion and bring the divine inspiration of the Vedic texts into practice. First of all, a creature should follow the policy of duty to respect his elders. Serving elders is the biggest religion. Man should always follow religion. By getting close to religion, all the paths open automatically. Man’s attention is focused on God, which brings good results. Therefore, one should not lag behind in following religion.
Ofcourse! I still remember life before the Internet. The widespread and deepening use of the Internet has brought many changes to our lives. It affects the increase in supply and access, the changing world of communication, new jobs and business models, hobbies and entertainment, social media, education and student life, simpler and faster delivery and systematic services. The advent of the Internet changed every aspect of our lives, from the way we communicate and learn to the way we shop, work and socialize.
Before the internet, we relied on traditional methods like face-to-face conversations, phone calls, and handwritten letters to connect with each other. Long distance communication often involved expensive international phone calls or sending letters through postal services. It took days or even weeks to reach its destination. In the old days, people used letters, landline phones to communicate. Waiting for a letter or planning a phone call makes relationships more exciting and teaches people to be patient. I remember when we had to wait in line for hours to call from one city to another. We used typewriters to write papers or letters, or we wrote them by hand. If we wanted to read a book, we went to the library and looked it up, or went to the bookstore and bought it. There were no e-readers or digital downloads. People who grew up before the internet was a big deal had a different life.
We have sometimes told our children how lucky we were to have spent our childhood days on a farm. We made tunnels in mowed grass, played with calves and cats, caught fish in ponds, farmed in sandboxes, and learned so much about animals, crops, weather, and nature. Our entertainment options were not limited to shiny rectangles, no PUB G, no idiot box, but we enjoyed the thrill of sports, the magic of movie theaters, and the simple joys of pursuing hobbies that didn’t involve screens.
At that time, TV, radio and newspapers were the main means of getting information and entertainment for people. Earlier, people used to get excited about the scheduled shows. Since there were not many options earlier, everyone used to read or watch almost the same things. There were not many things to do for entertainment at that time. People mainly preferred watching TV, listening to radio, reading books or playing outside. And families often sat together to watch TV, which made them feel a special bond among their loved ones. Also, local programs were a big part of people’s entertainment. At that time, people really enjoyed talking to each other in person. They loved going to community events, parties together for socializing and it was the best way to get to know their neighbors and make friends. Since there were no online platforms at that time friendships grew by talking face to face and not just through likes on the screen.
It used to be difficult to find information. Libraries had a lot of useful stuff, but it was not easy to find information on unusual topics. Since there were no search engines back then, learning new things required a lot of time and effort. Life before the internet is a distant memory. The internet may have given us something, but it is important to remember that it has taken away the beauty of human relationships. There were not as many fun things to do for entertainment as we have now in today’s digital age. In the olden days, waiting for a TV show every week or getting excited for a new book to come out made free time more special. So waiting for entertainment was a big part of the fun for people back then.
Today, there are lakhs of recipes available on the internet, but in the olden days, the food cooked by mother and grandmother was no less than that of a five star hotel. Today’s children eat new dishes every day, yet they never get satisfied. But earlier we used to eat curd, milk and whatever fruits were available. We did not have any food options, so we used to wait for food. But today’s children suffer from thousands of diseases even after getting so many things. Because they keep their eyes glued to the screen all the time. But in those days, we used to go out to play every day. Whether it was scorching sun or rain, it did not matter to us. Every day we used to wait for a new day.Whenever I got my photograph taken, I was filled with joy after seeing it. Even today, when I remember my childhood, I get filled with excitement.How simple was life before the internet.
I am good at cooking. Cooking has always been my hobby. I love cooking because it gives me the pleasure of doing things for others. I love cooking because it keeps me happy in my life. Whenever I feel sad or upset, cooking comes in handy to a great extent for me. I started cooking when I was 6 years old, I feel happy when I cook food for others and see the satisfaction on their faces. Another reason for liking cooking is that I like the different expressions expressed by my friends and family when I ask them to taste my food. Ever since I have learned cooking, I cook delicious food and everyone at home praises my food. If any guest comes at home then I cook different types of dishes. While cooking I use all the ingredients that make the food delicious. I keep all the ingredients to make delicious food in my house. Cooking is a highly creative hobby. You can create your own recipes, make changes to famous recipes, mix up your favourite dishes, your creative juices will be in full flow. You can choose your own ingredients and do exactly what you like. People who often work on small, creative projects like baking or cooking feel more relaxed and happy in their everyday lives. Taking your mind off work and focusing on cooking can be calming and relaxing. If you find cooking stressful, it may be because you don’t have a passion for it.
Our hobbies or habits define our nature to a large extent. This is done through psychology. According to an article published in The Mind Journal, if you like cooking, then you can be creative, innovative. Along with this, you have the ability to solve problems. If you ask me what I do in my free time or how I relax myself or how I enjoy my weekend after working for the whole week? So almost every question will have the same answer – by cooking. I like cooking in my free time, because it is no less than a stress buster for me. In the same way, I also like cleaning my house, decorating it, etc. I am very fond of eating. I like trying new and different cuisines, reading and writing about food and gaining information and as a result of this, I also like cooking. Both these things are my hobbies, which I do happily and for my happiness. When I don’t feel like doing anything, I don’t do either of them.
What does “having it all” mean to you? Is it attainable?
If someone says that I have achieved everything then it is just a false statement.Because man today can never achieve perfection in this dazzling world. What is the meaning of life? How can I find purpose, fulfillment and satisfaction in life? Can I find something of lasting significance? Many people never stop thinking about these important questions. They look back for years wondering why they feel so empty even though they have achieved everything they set out to achieve. In our humanistic culture, people pursue many goals thinking that they will find meaning in them. Some of these pursuits include business success, wealth, good relationships, sex, entertainment, being good to others, and so on. People have testified that even when they have achieved their goals of wealth, relationships and happiness, there is still a deep void inside them, a feeling of emptiness that nothing seems to fill. You can achieve almost anything in life as long as you focus on achieving one thing at a time. It’s a time-tested strategy shared by many successful people.
As long as a man considers his relationship with the world, he considers it to be from the pleasures of his senses and from wife, son, family etc., satisfaction and contentment from wealth. But his love, satisfaction and contentment in this is neither complete nor continuous. When a man is satisfied, only then he can recognize how much he has got and as a result of this feeling, a feeling of gratitude awakens in him. Gratitude and self-satisfaction are called devotion towards God. Lord Shri Krishna has said in the Gita that the mind is called fickle because it is never satisfied. As soon as one satisfaction is achieved, double dissatisfaction stands in front. This breaks concentration, we reach the goal and start wandering in the middle. To tell the truth, sorrow and happiness are the experiences of the mind. Those who accept this world as happiness, such people remain happy throughout their lives. This is because such wise people accept that the world is as it is. No change can be brought about in the world by someone’s wish. We cannot change the world.
In life, we all must have experienced that despite having all kinds of pleasures and luxuries, the mind remains restless. Happiness and peace are not found even in wealth, property and prosperity. There is more unrest. The reason for this is that the nature of matter is of pleasure and happiness, while the quality and nature of the mind is of peace and satisfaction. The mind will be peaceful only when it is satisfied. An unsatisfied mind cannot be peaceful. When we move towards peace through sadhana, then our connection with the objects of pleasure is severed. Just as a tortoise withdraws its limbs into its shell, similarly when we withdraw ourselves into ourselves, then we experience peace.
We usually talk to everyone, but for the past few days I am waiting for a chance to talk to my friend. The thing is that my friend lives in Africa and she is doing a job there. She is my childhood friend. It has been happening for the past few days that whenever I think of calling her, she is already asleep. And when she messages me asking whether to call or not, I am busy. Last Sunday, we had decided through messages that on the coming Sunday we will talk to our heart’s content. When both of us are on the call, we do not even know about the time.
While living in this world, we maintain so many important relationships. For so many relationships, we put all our wishes, happiness, money, respect, everything at stake. But sometimes it is seen that we can only say what is in our heart to our friends. Because friendship is a relationship based on trust. A true friend always gives you the right advice, worries about you and is happy in your happiness. True friendship can be defined as mutual unconditional love. This is a different kind of love from the love you get from your family or your partner. True friends show unconditional love and do not expect anything in return. Friendship is the most beautiful relationship in the world. A true friend gives a new path to our life. But often we lose our precious friend due to small mistakes or blunders. Everyone wants to be drenched in the fragrance of friendship. There is no rule, no ritual and no bond in this relationship. Everything is received without asking for it. Perhaps that is why it is better to keep it away from selfishness.
We love all our things. But there are some things which are dear to us the most. I too have some things which I am very fond of. In my childhood, my grandfather gave me a gold ring which I still like very much. Now it does not fit my finger but I have kept it till date. The jewellery which my mother gave me at the time of my marriage is also very dear to me. At the time of my marriage, my mother gave me a sheet on which she had embroidered it with her own hands. I have kept it safely till date.
After marriage, when we went to Darjeeling for the first time, I bought a shawl from there. I still like it very much and I have kept it carefully. There are many other things which I have kept carefully, but the most important for me are the cards which my children made for me on my birthday when they were small with their tiny hands. After 30 years, I have kept them very well.
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