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Bits & pieces of happiness, living in the moment, etc.

Living in the moment, it is said, defines intrinsic happiness. Planning to soak in happiness in a stipulated time or an event in the future is an illusion. Whatever we do, if we put our heart and mind in to it and if we live in ‘that’ moment, we become happy. Worries never cease to exist, even unconsciously and unintentionally. Whether you are the president of the United States or you are a newspaper hawker in India, whether you are Bill Gates or you are a homeless person, worries will never leave you. Reflecting over the past to rectify ourselves for the future is a wise thing to do. But living in the past isn’t. Similarly, planning for the future is a practical and realistic thing to do, like life insurance, saving money for our kids and for medical emergencies, etc. But living in the future isn’t. Reflecting on the past and dreaming on the future should just be our assets which should enable us to soak in happiness and fulfillment in the present moment . Now I am sounding