As we usher in the new year, reflecting on the preciousness of the present moment and the illusionary nature of future expectations is essential. When your present is filled with joy, why squander it in future planning? Those who are unhappy now often mistakenly believe that happiness will come only once they have more money, a better job or when some distant goal is achieved. But the fact of the matter is that you may build palaces and still remain unhappy, as true happiness comes from the way you approach life.Each moment holds something new and unexpected. Embrace these surprises with an open heart, free from judgement. Do not fight against the flow of life but accept it, for only then will you find true peace. Often we hold on to rigid desires, thinking that certain outcomes should happen in a specific way. When we let go of expectations, we create space for true joy and fulfilment.
Do not be a passive observer in life; be an active participant. Create moments that are filled with knowledge, beauty and joy. In Japan, a great teacher named Bokuju would greet himself every morning with a loud, cheerful ‘Good morning, Bokuju!’ This simple act was not just a greeting but a reminder to himself that the day ahead was a new opportunity full of joy. We, too, can greet each new day with enthusiasm, knowing that we are the architects of our happiness.
