Spiritualism and Happiness

Happiness is fugacious, subject tothe changes of all things from the weather, mood, surrounding conditions to thesize of bank balance. So the perception of happiness differs from individual toindividual and society to society depends upon the desire and choice. Somepeople are happy when they listen to music– a kind of force to meet the soul to god or nature. Music itself has number ofvariations and differentiation based on the society where music is beingperformed. Indians generally like India Music and remain happy while listening toit. Some people are so centric listening to music that may be songs, ghazals, bhajans, qawwali, folk songs, music show etc. that even at the time of drivingcar, motor cycles or bus; they listen to it and remain happy. In this way therenumber of other aspects which are regarded as pillars of happiness. But if onetalks about real happiness that never dies they have to find it in spiritualaspects not in the material aspects. This is one of the main reasons that eventhe billionaires after getting lot of stress from their material achievementturn to the spiritualism to find the final solace.

We can recently take the exampleof Michael Jackson who in his last moment of life converted to Islam who foundtheir happiness in it. Another example we can highlight here so far ashappiness is concerned is the giant figure in the world information andtechnology Mr. Bilgates who after achieving the highest kind of materialism inthe field of science and technology started the Billgate Foundation for thecharitable work where they find the final solace and a kind of spiritualhappiness. In India,we have recent example of Music maestro A.R.Rahman who got Oscar Award for hisfilm music production in Slum Dogwho before leaving for USAcame here in Delhi to offer Chuddaron the mazaar of world renowned saintand sufi Hazrat Nizam Uddin Auliya to find the spiritual blessing. What does itshow, though he has achieved the highest position in the world in the field ofmusic which is itself related to spiritualism but still he finds his happinessafter visiting the mazaar? Not only this, there are many figures in the worldfrom the film production who delvedin the world of spiritualism.

But for those people, who aretensed with the daily life happenings, and the problems which are an output ofcircumstances and situation in which they are living, there are certainmethodologies which they can practice in their day to day life. Some of theessential tips to remain happy are: practice mindfulness; laugh out loud; go tosleep; hum along; De-clutter; just say no; make a list; do one thing at a time;garden; tune out the news; take a dog for a walk; scent the air; ignore thestock market; visit a quiet place; volunteer; Spend time alone for yoga,ayurveda etc.; walk mindfully; give priority to close relationships; take careof the soul; and count your blessings.