As kids simple things made us happy, a ball or a doll, but when we grow up our idea of happiness becomes more and more complicated. we seek sexual pleasures, achievement and most importantly money & power.
People generally think that money is the key source of happiness and hence they devote their time and energy towards chasing it. They do anything and everything possible to achieve that. Money might bring you happiness I am not going to deny that, but I guarantee you that it will never bring you eternal happiness. It's funny how people focus their entire time for something temporary instead of focusing their valuable time and energy on the main goal which is HAPPINESS.
The fault is not when you focus on making money but it is when you completely devote yourself to making money. The thing about temporary happiness when you make money is that you are not going to stop at that. At First, we fulfil our need and next greed takes over even without you knowing. We crave for more success and more money and expect more happiness in return. But what you don't realise is that there is no happiness at the end of this tunnel. In fact, there is no end of this tunnel you will never see the light trust me.
I know how it sounds, it's exactly opposite of what you hear from others. I understand I get it, I'll tell you why what I am saying is true. I too was very money minded during my school days, I started working when I was 14. I was driven by the desire of money and power. I woke up each day just to make money. I was so lost in this pseudo-dreams I completely had forgotten what my main goal was. When I was 17 my dad passed away. My world tore apart I was lost, I drowned in the deep waters of regret. All I could think for myself was " I should have been there, with him, each moment instead of chasing something that didn't matter" I cried for days, for months together I mourned. I skipped school for so long I did not feel like going back to it. Just wanted to be with mum as she was all I had left. Nevertheless, my mother somehow talked me through it.
As a few years passed by I heard of Sadhguru and the programmes he conducted to help individuals bring forth the light in them by destroying the darkness hidden within. We left to Coimbatore in India. Believe me, when I say this changed my life forever, The man is enlightened and every word he says calms your soul, He truly is a light bringer. The programme lasted 3 days people from all places come here during these times and seeks his advice. The reason I am this strong today even after I lost my husband is because of him.For that, i am forever grateful.
.....................to be continued :)