Happiness
with Equilibrium
Carp Diem is a Latin aphorism that calls for people
to live to the fullest right now. “Let
us eat and drink, for tomorrow we die,” said the Roman poet Horace. But does life only consist of these pleasurable
pursuits? There’s an essential goal that
is necessary to make people happy. On a
fall’s day people could stroll in the woods then watch a powerful
life-affirming film. They could take a
trip to some exquisite place, or read a good book that warms their hearts. Still these joys might not satisfy their thirst
to be happy. People could even breathe
in the fresh air at the seaside; swim in the ocean, or bike on the beach as the
sun shines brightly in the sky. Still happiness
escapes them. Why is this so? It’s because they are only satisfying an
emotional, physical, and intellectual need.
But do they ever stop to think what is lacking? It could very well be that with all they are
doing there isn’t any balance in their life.
They might well be neglecting their spiritual growth, and their soul’s longing
for fulfillment. This benefit only comes
when they are inspired by God, Allah, Brahma, or Dao. Only then would their happiness become
enlightened having attained the necessary equilibrium.
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