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Like the colors and shadows of beautiful flowers and the enchanting
melodies of joyful dances, people long for happiness. Yet, most individuals
lament the fact that the goddess of happiness has not favored them. However,
this often occurs because in the pursuit of happiness, they let go of true
contentment and instead chase illusory shadows, as the proverb says, "It is
better to be content in happiness than to be in happiness itself." By paying
attention, one will discover that happiness often silently nourishes the
body and mind.
After school, enjoying the warm chatter and fragrant meals from parents; on
New Year's Eve, sharing laughter and stories while eating dumplings; before
leaving home, receiving reminders from parents and words of advice from
friends — aren't these moments like a gentle breeze, making you feel
refreshed and cozy?
If we don't wake up every morning imprisoned in hospitals, in pain and
agony; if our parents are still alive and not divorced; if we don't have to
experience the suffering of war and endure the torment of hunger like the
children in Iraq, then we are the happiest people in the world.
Whenever I make a mistake in solving math problems, my mother's face changes
from sunny to gloomy. She helps me work through the calculations, sometimes
criticizing me. It is through experiencing these hardships that I gradually
appreciate happiness, even in strictness. Whenever I eat, my father puts
down his book and uses a small plastic bag to wipe away the oil stains on
the table and in the bowls. He wipes the knife and spoon after cutting off
the cucumber head. It is through experiencing these trivial tasks that I
reflect and realize happiness in the simplicity of life and the way of
thinking that embraces intelligence.
Whenever something happens, I am reminded by my teachers or supported by my
classmates. Even a glance or a whispered call, as well as any small act of
help towards someone, brings profound happiness. But I have also discovered
that being loved by others is happiness, and loving others is also
happiness. Happiness is not singular but mutual. Mutual love creates
brilliant sparks of happiness. When my father is tired, I bring him a cup of
hot tea; when my mother returns home, I hand her a wet wipe. When a teacher
or classmate falls ill, I offer a greeting and some medicine. I feel a sense
of happiness in understanding the true essence of happiness by showing
empathy.
By overcoming the challenges of the SARS epidemic, through a series of laws
and measures implemented by the party and the country, with the support of
the people and the dedication of healthcare workers, the nation has overcome
difficulties and continues to progress victoriously. The happiness we have
gained in peace and tranquility carries such profound meaning.
We don't need to perceive happiness as something complex, detached from
practical life, and ponder abstract concepts. By doing so, we would become
lost, forever unable to grasp the meaning of the word "happiness."
So, what is happiness? It is the joy and inspiration found in the little
things in life; a kind of deep and intimate emotion experienced in the human
world; a mindset and practice that sweeps away life's disasters and
cultivates a state of joy.
Let us discover happiness and cultivate happiness; let happiness radiate
through our lives like sunshine.
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