My friend and I stopped for a short break and a cold tea at a small tea shop by the road. The image of the Grandmom got stuck in my head. A few minutes later, she passed by us. She looked like she was very thirsty so we offered her some cold tea and some small đồng Our short conversation begun from there. She is a 86 year old woman. She lives around the area. Her husband passed away quite a few years ago and so did her good friends her age. Her children are growing up people now and they do have a good living in this area. She always feels bored and lonely when she just stays around the house. She finds the real pleasure when she spends her time at temples and pagodas.
She said, " I find the real pleasure when I spend my time in pagodas." |
So, what is really happiness? According to the Word definitions, the word "happiness" is a state of mind or the personal feeling characterized by pleasure, delight, love, contentment, enjoyment, joy, satisfaction and entertainment all together. Our life has so many meaningful things. Every one of us constantly searches for happiness in our life, so they can be happy. We all have different ways/ideas describing our happiness. Or, some may have unique ways/ideas to make them happy.
I have to say the Grandmom I met today indeed has an unique way to reach and achieve her happiness. Then, I wonder happiness means to me. One of the things that makes me truly and simply happy can be a little odd to many people who I know, but I love just being close to nature.