I often come across people who have gone through the toughest of times but still smile. Then I wonder what is it that they are doing right that others aren’t… and then I get few answers which most of the times should be quite obvious. Below I will just mention few of them.
- Being sad doesn’t mean the end of the world
Lots of people feel that the sadness surrounding them will last. Well to break that bubble of yours.. no sadness lasts forever. It’s usually always the last key in the bunch that opens the lock. Hang in there - Sadness is not your friend
It sure isn’t. No one gets anything good out of being sad. So surround yourself with people who make you smile and laugh. And hey if someone is making you feel so sad, just build a bridge and get over it. Yes I know it’s rough, but sometimes one needs a kick in the back to get things going. - Being sad makes you look old
Yah It’s kind of true. Try being a sad person for a whole week or so, and whenever someone says something just make a sour face in return. Not only will you “kill” everything young cell in your body but you will make sure nothing looks good on you. Since sometimes wearing a smile compliments any clothing, but wearing a frown makes even the best clothes look silly. - Last but not least, sadness is not the way to go..
I am a big fan of positivity in any situation. But since I am also a human being, I too get sad sometimes. But usually snap out of it quick. I am a spirtual person who believes in God and feel that everything happens for a reason. So usually the “sadness” bug doesn’t like me that much since I don’t give it company.
So to sum it up.. to stay happy you need to be around positive people, remember that sadness doesn’t last unless you want it to and DON’T hang around things that make you go sad.
Do share your tips!
June 4th, 2009 at 10:59 pm
Wonderful tips
N wonderful written, God bless, Infinity 
What I always say is that because someone is happy happy all the time doesn’t mean they got less problems N issues in life than those who are all the time being pessemistic N sad sad/Complaining. It’s just that they “Choose” to stay smiling N grateful, it’s all about choice afterall – To have a positive approach or negative attitude, it’s your “Choice” , because it’s all in the mind
Thinking positively is the best thing one can do, it would bring so much peace to ones mind N heart that it’s indescribable
*Know that you don’t lose anything by being optimistic, you infact gain lot of pleasure N peace.
*Know that things could always have been worse, N there is always something to be grateful for.
*Know that Time doesn’t take break, so every time spent in sadness is wasted N gone forever.
*Know that by being sad you’ll uknowingly “pity” yourself, N that’s the worst thing one can do.
*Know that it’s Your life, N YOU are the one who can either make it worth living or misserable.
God bless everyone with the ability to fight sadness
June 6th, 2009 at 3:10 am
Does this mean that if we have a friend who is sad ,down and out depressed for whatever reason and despite our best efforts does not come out of it , We dump it.
Because according to your post we should have positive people around us,in this era of depression,fickle relations etc who can remain positive minded attitude forever.
I do envy you Wakas that you have been able to do so,maybe you are blessed.
June 6th, 2009 at 6:46 am
Nice one dua..
And thx for adding your views Bhawana. Well if the friend is sad and down then he or she should be around people who make him feel good about themselves or maybe they can do some of their own soulsearching to realize that this mood or phase won’t do them any good. The thing that you said about dumping them well first one would need to be very positive themselves to help others. And no I am only positive when the need be but can just like everyone else be sad and realistic but do try to snap out of it .. God bless