Hello, fellow traveller, for we are but travellers in this world. Each of us is on his journey till the end – the inevitable finale. Yours might have a different beginning, a different path and a different set of challenges than mine. But ultimately, our clocks will halt as we reminisce about our eventful lives.
This blog is about my attempt at building a resource to help those facing a crisis. I am a typical working-class person burdened with the stressors of everyday life. So, I know how much suffering there is to alleviate. I believe we can help one another find inner peace and true happiness.
In my view, one has to accept the cold, hard, objective truth unequivocally. Sugary lies may sound soothing but will inevitably hurt you in the long run. This is why they say, “Honesty is the best policy”. One must be honest enough with himself to accept the truth, however bitter it may be. No matter how sweet the dreams are, one has to wake up and face reality.
I have sought happiness in many ways. I have chased financial success, craved earthly pleasures, and vied for social status, but I have found that true happiness only comes from helping others and enriching their lives. Financial success and social status make others envy you, and material pleasures offer a short-term escape from the misery of human life, like a band-aid on a deep wound.
Only the smiles on the lips of the people you help, and the gratitude they express for it, can make you truly happy. Being fair and kind to others will also bring peace to your mind, something money or status cannot buy.
I would love to hear your stories and experience. You may share your thoughts and opinions with me. You may also contact me on Twitter.
Veritas Nunquam Perit (Truth never perishes) – Seneca