The story of happiness
Once upon a time, there lived a kind hearted man. After he died, he
ascend into the heavens and became an angel. After becoming an angel, he
often comes down to earth and help those to attain happiness.
Once, he met a farmer who was sulking. He told the angel that his bull
just died and he couldn't plough the fields. The angel gave the farmer a
healthy bull. The farmer was very happy and the angel could feel his
happiness.
Another time, he met a young man who was despondent. He told the angel
that he was robbed of his money and couldn't travel to his hometown. The
angel gave him some money. The young man was very happy and the angel
could feel his happiness.
This time, the angel met a poet. He was young, handsome and full of
talent. He was also rich. His wife was pretty and gentle. But he
declared he wasn't happy.
The angel asked, "You aren't happy. How can I help you?"
The poet replied, "I have everything. But I lack only one thing. Can you
give it to me?" To which the angel happily said, "Sure. I can give you anything you
desired."
The poet stared right into the angel's eyes, "I want happiness."
"All right," the angel nodded. And the angel proceed to take away some
of the the poet's possession.
The angel destroyed his looks, took his riches and made his wife fierce
The angel then left for heaven.
A month later, the angel appeared in front of the poet. The poet was
lying on the ground, half dead, hungry and struggling for survival.
The angel then returned him everything he once possessed and left for
heaven again.
Two weeks later, the angel paid a visit to the poet. This time, the
poet, together with his wife, thanked the angel profusely. He finally
found happiness.
Often, a person needs to lack something before he knows how to cherish.
Actually, happiness is right in front of you.
Just what is happiness?
When you are hungry, a bowl of hot noodle in front of you is happiness.
When you are tired, a soft bed is happiness. When you sad, a friend to
console. When you are sick, getting to consult a doctor is happiness.
Actually, happiness has no definition. Sometimes, small actions can
touch your heart. Happiness or not, depends on how you look at it.
