Grow happiness under your feet.


"The foolish man seeks happiness in the distance, the wise grows it under his feet.", James Oppenheim.

Assignments are boring, homework is such a waste of time, exams are absolutely needless, I wish my education is over soon and I don't have to deal with all this stuff. It would put an end to my miseries and I would finally be happy... often thought my foolish mind while traveling through, supposedly, the most amazing part of my life's journey, the schooling.

Now when I look back and remember those beautiful days, I realize how wrong I was to wish it to be over soon. Happiness was there right under my feet. I could have had all the fun in my life, surrounded by joyful friends, loving teachers, and endless possibilities for a bright future. 

And when I introspect about how I feel now about the present moment, I realize that I am repeating the foolishness all over again. I am working hard, trying to earn money and make my name, so that someday in the future I can retire peacefully and supposedly, feel happy and enjoy my life. 

Looks like foolishness is my best friend.

If I want, I can start enjoying everything that I am blessed with in my life, here and now. I am blessed with good health, a loving family, amazing friends, and endless opportunities to contribute to others' lives. Happiness is growing right under my feet. I hope and wish and pray that I become wise enough to experience it before it is too late. I wish the same for you too.

Wishing you more happiness every day.

Let's spread happiness together.

Puneet Dhingra,
Happiness Life Coach.

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