How happy can you be in the midst of chaos?

passtord (58)in Steem4Nigeria • 2 days ago

I would start by asking what you think happiness means? I think happiness would mean whatever you want it to be for you. For me, happiness is inbuilt, not just about what one has achieved or acquired.

Happiness in the midst of chaos is less about what's happening around you and more about what's happing inside you. It's like finding a calm space in the center of storm, but it takes conscious efforts.

You might be wondering why this topic; well, I had experienced chaos some months back, but found happiness while in it and wondered why. It wasn't that I had the solution to this problem or had someone who would help fix it, but I was just calm and happy within me. It was something I should worry about, have sleepless night or even develop trauma or depression but I was happy, never felt like something ever happened.

It is ok to panic, worry, think, but it's wise to stay calm and peaceful because panic never solves anything rather, it escalates things. I am always conscious of my mental health, and still I put myself in check always. Never allow anything get to me or my heart.

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Let me share this...

My friend Evans had a business venture and was doing so well in this business and after like 2 years, the business collapsed, I mean it went to zero. He lost everything and then Evans broke. I understand it is not easy but still, that is not the end of life.

I and some other friends kept talking and advising Evans, but he couldn't control his emotions, until he developed high blood pressure and after some series of admission and drugs, he finally gave up. Evans lost his business and his life, leaving nothing behind.

I am saying this to say that,,, life does not require being uptight, no matter the level of pains or chaos, you should be able to control it. You should be able to stay calm, try not to make decisions under pressure. This way, you stay peaceful, happy, and not tensed or pressured.

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