Always go for happiness

DON'T WORRY, BE HAPPY 

Worrying is a natural human response to uncertainty, but it often does more harm than good. When we worry, we expend mental and emotional energy on things that are often beyond our control, leading to stress, anxiety, and a sense of helplessness. Most of the things we worry about never come to pass, and even when they do, worrying does not change the outcome. As the saying goes, “Worrying is like sitting in a rocking chair, it gives you something to do, but it does not get you anywhere.”

Happiness, on the other hand, is a choice. It is not about ignoring life's difficulties or pretending that everything is perfect. Rather, it is about shifting our focus from the things we cannot control, to what we can control, our attitude, our perspective, and our actions. Choosing happiness means, irrespective of what is happening around us, we will keep our mind in the right frame to be able to respond accordingly to every situation. Sometimes, gratitude helps us maintain the right frame of mind in tough situations.

Happiness spreads, so does worry, but the damaging effect of worry makes it an unpleasant option. When you choose not to worry and instead focus on being happy, you create a ripple effect that touches everyone around you. Your positivity can inspire others to adopt a similar mindset, creating a more joyful and harmonious environment. In a difficult world where everything feels tough, and against you, this simple act of choosing happiness can be a radical and transformative force that turns everything around.

We can live by the philosophy of always choosing happiness over worry at all times. While we cannot always control what happens to us, we can control how we respond. By letting go of worry and embracing happiness, we open ourselves up to a world of positivity, possibilities, peace, and profound contentment. The next time life throws you a curve ball, or a difficult situation springs up, take a deep breath, smile, and remember that life is too short to worry, happiness is a better choice, and it should always be your choice.

To a better you, Kamikun John.