This post is not a continuation of my previous post although it might look so. I just wanted to share a funny conversation with my 8 yr old kid. Happiness means so many things to so many people. People approach happiness from various perspectives- be it religious, philosophical or even as a goal in life.
I feel a sense of joy just by hearing good music or tunes, and to me during that phase when my mind is only listening and not thinking I am filled with no regrets or discomfort. For me, that phase is happiness.
The 'Happy' Song by Pharrell Williams for the movie Despicable me is one such song which I enjoy listening to. My son only knows this too well that when I got him an angry bird speaker for his 8th birthday he chose to test this particular song from you tube!
Days later, when he was practising cricket in the garden he came running to me as soon as I came from work.
Son- Mum, you know the happiness song that you listen on the radio in your car, I think it contains 'swear words'.
Perplexed me- What do you mean? what swear word.....I hadn't noticed any...
Son- Yeah, you have to say the word 'Happiness' very slowly, then you will notice it.
Me- ok, 'Hap-pee-ness'....'Hap-Pee-Nis'...'Hap-Penis'
As I was ushering the word slowly, I realised the word play and understood what my son meant!! I saw him in his eyes and could see the naughtiness that is gleaming...He replied back to me with a giggle..' I told you..' and then he ran off.
I brought this conversation during dinner time with my husband who was laughing to his heart's content. We were curious to ask him further his reasoning as to why he should analyse words like that.
Although, initially he wanted to ignore our question, he thought when people were happy they expose themselves... Strange thought of a 8 yr old boy. I wonder what it would have meant for a 8yr old girl?
It is pure coincidence that today is' UN International Day of Happiness'. I hope peace and contentment remain in all our hearts and remember to balance happiness and sadness in life.
I feel a sense of joy just by hearing good music or tunes, and to me during that phase when my mind is only listening and not thinking I am filled with no regrets or discomfort. For me, that phase is happiness.
The 'Happy' Song by Pharrell Williams for the movie Despicable me is one such song which I enjoy listening to. My son only knows this too well that when I got him an angry bird speaker for his 8th birthday he chose to test this particular song from you tube!
Days later, when he was practising cricket in the garden he came running to me as soon as I came from work.
Son- Mum, you know the happiness song that you listen on the radio in your car, I think it contains 'swear words'.
Perplexed me- What do you mean? what swear word.....I hadn't noticed any...
Son- Yeah, you have to say the word 'Happiness' very slowly, then you will notice it.
Me- ok, 'Hap-pee-ness'....'Hap-Pee-Nis'...'Hap-Penis'
As I was ushering the word slowly, I realised the word play and understood what my son meant!! I saw him in his eyes and could see the naughtiness that is gleaming...He replied back to me with a giggle..' I told you..' and then he ran off.
I brought this conversation during dinner time with my husband who was laughing to his heart's content. We were curious to ask him further his reasoning as to why he should analyse words like that.
Although, initially he wanted to ignore our question, he thought when people were happy they expose themselves... Strange thought of a 8 yr old boy. I wonder what it would have meant for a 8yr old girl?
It is pure coincidence that today is' UN International Day of Happiness'. I hope peace and contentment remain in all our hearts and remember to balance happiness and sadness in life.
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