After mentioning about our new year's resolution, yes, it is OUR resolution, the next question is how to make our resolution sticks? If you happen to forget about our new year's resolution, let me remind you once again; we want to be happy.Sure, everyone wants to be happy. That's easy. Hmm, actually not quite; it is always easier said than done. Jobless people are frustrated in their job hunts. We're not happy when we don't get a pay raise or bonus. Parents are not happy about their kids not doing well as they are expected. Some singles are yearning for companionship. Some couples are dissatisfied with their partners. Students are desperate to get their degree, just like myself. Or why can't we get what we are aiming or wish for?
I'm sure the list could go on and on. Boy I could feel the grudge growing when I am typing the list. But this is not going to help. So the question is, how can we be happy when we have so much dissatisfactions in the emotional turmoil? Perhaps it is now time to look at the little things that could help us stay happy. The little achievements. The little things viewed from a different perception.
Still haven't found a job? The next one is coming soon.
Not getting a paid raise or the raise is too little? Hey at least you have a job that pays your bills each month.
Kids not doing as you expected? Well, maybe they actually know what they are doing, or at least they are trying to be creative (trying to be different from your set frame). Be happy and proud about them. After all you just want to see them happy.
Longing for companionship? You can do a lot of things you want when you are alone and not being disturbed. Cherish those moments.
Dissatisfied with your partner? This is what we call communication. If everyone is the same as us, it would be super boring. You need a bit of disagreement so that it will create the chance for interaction.
Desperate to get things done? It's good to hurry up but sometimes rush is not going to help. Why rush? Enjoy the process is the utmost importance eh.
Dreams not coming true? Oh come on, if we all get everything we wish for, then life is not so fun. We can't get everything, so stop being greedy dude.
These are the little things I think will help us stick with our new year's resolution, that is to be happy. Being happy is not that difficult once we have realized and appreciate the little things we have or little achievements we have made. Looking things from a different perspective would certainly help.
Have enough of my little things? That's not all yet. Let me finish off mines' by acknowledging Jade (not moi) for introducing me a very nice song called "Little things" by Keshia Chante.
♥ every page of my imagination
