A young guy was doing PhD. in UK. His father spent a huge amount of money for his research.
After staying there for eight years, he came home for a holiday. His father asked him how long
would it take to finish his research. The son replied,"It may take another one year." The father
enquired what was the problem and why he could not come to the conclusion. The son said," These
are all complicated things. My theme is 'the secret of happiness', which is very difficult to assess
and come to some conclusion." The boy's eighty year old grand mother was sitting in a corner
listening to the conversation between the father and son. She interrupted and said," It is very simple .
You look back at your own life. If all the past events of your life make you smile, you will know
the secret of happiness in real life."
Written for Write Tribe Ultimate Blog Challenge Day 23
After staying there for eight years, he came home for a holiday. His father asked him how long
would it take to finish his research. The son replied,"It may take another one year." The father
enquired what was the problem and why he could not come to the conclusion. The son said," These
are all complicated things. My theme is 'the secret of happiness', which is very difficult to assess
and come to some conclusion." The boy's eighty year old grand mother was sitting in a corner
listening to the conversation between the father and son. She interrupted and said," It is very simple .
You look back at your own life. If all the past events of your life make you smile, you will know
the secret of happiness in real life."
Written for Write Tribe Ultimate Blog Challenge Day 23
The last lines are so powerful and beautifully expressed, Ma'am:)
ReplyDeleteThank you Vishal. It is the old lady's experience which made her speak.
DeleteNOW that is THE secret.. sadly when i look back i have some happy time, some sad times ..
ReplyDeleteI feel that life will be too boring if it was all happy happy we need some sad to spice it up
Bikram's
Bikram , When sad time comes we feel it should pass away .I have never come across a happy sad man in my eighty years of experience.
DeleteBeautiful post, Ma'am. Loved this line "You look back at your own life. If all the past events of your life make you smile, you will know the secret of happiness in real life." Couldn't agree with her more
ReplyDeleteThank Aathira.I am glad you liked it.
DeleteMade me smile :) How are you Ushaji?
ReplyDeleteThank you Latha. I am fine. Seen you after a long time.
DeleteSo true Ushaji, We search all over the world for something that lies within us and we call ourselves the most intelligent/smart species on the planet.
ReplyDeleteYes Reshma,it is true that we don't even make an effort.
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