seeking happiness

Yet again I was in a whirlpool of emotions yesterday. I returned to 'The Book of Living & Dying" where I found this beautiful quote by Shatideva..
"Whatever joy there is in this world
All comes from desiring others to be happy,
And whatever suffering there is in this world 
All comes from myself to be happy"

As I read this all my confusions got clear. It was me who in seeking happiness was suffering.But yet again I went to think deeply on this note.....is it wrong to seek happiness?? Is it wrong to think of my beloved ones to be near me & suffer?? Is it too harsh of me to wish this ?? I think no...as we are created in this universe with all the emotions within us which makes us human. We humans are bestowed with such a beautiful gift of emotions & these emotions helps us to live our lives...be happy, sad, cry, get angry, rejoice. If we did not have these emotions then our lives would have become like a fruitless tree or a stone. We should thus enjoy every bit of emotions& live our lives fully & of course without hurting anyone.

Seeking happiness is not wrong. How you seek is what matters.
If my tears give me joy ,
Then my tears are my true friends.
If my anger gives me relief,
Then my anger is my friend.
If my loneliness gives me happiness, 
Then my loneliness is my best friend.

to my beloved mother

When I am lost ... 
In a deep dungeon of darkness;
I recall you...
Recall your words,
Recall your smiling face,
Recall your fight with life.
Recall your pain,
Recall your compassion & kindness.
It gives me a stronger me.
Ready to take charge of life..
Life that is still to go on...
Life that has to be finished to the end,
With lot of courage & happiness.

rex

On attitude....

Make compassion & kindness your attitude. Life will become more fruitful with less strain & unhappiness. Each day at every step & everything , humans show their attitude of arrogance, ego, pride...; its human again people are going to say. But if you think for a while you will know that how much unhappiness its going to bring you or already bringing you. Humans are going towards unthinkable , unreachable places; some achieve what they want..& some not......but while achieving these there is so much at stake..like your family, your loved ones...
Its good when humans achieve good things in life....in the field of medicines..in agriculture...technology etc..Whatever you achieve, a small achievement or a bigger one...one should be humble & full of compassion. The more you change the more you are happy. Happiness will surround you; protect you from ego, arrogance, anger, selfishness & all the negative elements of life.