“What is the most beautiful moment in your life?” This question was posed by a journalist to everyone who passed by on that busy road in the city. Many people gave different replies. But the journalist was not satisfied with the answers until he heard a very satisfying reply from the last one. The man said: “The most beautiful moment in your life is the moment you are happy.”
Isn’t he right? The most beautiful moment in life is the moment you are able to experience happiness. But, how many of us are able to rejoice in life? Why someone is not able to rejoice? A person who has low self-esteem, who has no confidence in his capabilities, and who is not able to be proud of his achievements will not be able to experience happiness. You will not be able to rejoice if you keep comparing yourself with others and grudge at them. It is neither money nor fame that is the reason for happiness but it is living meaningfully every moment of your life and finding meaning in life.
What we have to rejoice is just this moment. Nobody has the right to destroy our right to rejoice at this moment. Often, we lose our happiness not due to big reasons, but because of trivial quarrels, misunderstandings, and stubbornness. They destroy the moments in our lives that could otherwise be made joyful.
Rejoice and let others rejoice. Or be a reason for others’ happiness. What else can we do for others? Leo Tolstoy says that there is no happier moment in life than to express our selfless love and positive thoughts.
One more year is passing. How do you look at the years that have gone by? How do you assess them? How was this year for you? You may have had moments that were painful and poignant. But, there definitely were some good moments to cherish. Recall them. Rejoice in them. Bury your desperate memories. Believe that happier days will dawn in your life. Go ahead with the pledge that I will create happier days in life.
Wish you all success!
Prof Antoney P Joseph
