Youer than You

Everybody wants to be happy. The main motive behind the things we do is to be happy. Let's take an example, why do we work so hard to get a good job? So that we can earn money and have a decent life. Decent life means having the facilities that fulfill our needs and are convenient and convenience makes us feel good or shall we say gives us happiness. Another example is, what was the main reason behind all the modern inventions? To make life easier and entertaining. An easy life means less problems which gives a sense of joy or happiness.              But is happiness really important? Allow me to elaborate. When we are sad or depressed, we feel separate from everyone and feel as if nobody understands us. We feel lonely. We get to know our limits, our tolerance, ambitions, how we think even more clearly. It's like we've been living with this person the whole time but now somebody has put a mirror and we can see right through ...

Sometimes I wonder, Is life predetermined? If so, then do our choices really matter? Does free will exist?             So let's say that life is predetermined but that's no reason to say that we don't have choices. People depend on destiny but destiny depends on us. We have been given the ability to analyse the situation and choose what's best. Our choices give rise to action, our actions are powered by our motivation and motivation arises from within us. All this leads to destiny.                                   Life isn't always easy. Sometimes the paths we have choose are difficult, sometimes the path isn't even there, you have to make it. Destiny isn't like fate. It is the constant effort and sacrifice we make to move ahead and fulfill our desires. And always remember just b...