What Does It Mean to Be Truly Happy?

Let’s talk about happiness—not the fleeting kind that fades with the next setback, but the kind that stays.

The kind that feels like sunlight in your veins, even when life rains chaos.

You’ve been told happiness comes from achievements, relationships, or ticking society’s checkboxes. But what if I told you it’s simpler—and far more radical—than that?

The Mango Tree Mistake

Imagine standing under a mango tree, craving its fruit. Where do you look? Up, right? The sweetness hangs above, ripe and golden.

Now imagine digging at the roots, searching for mangoes in the dirt. Absurd, isn’t it? Yet this is how most of us live—digging for joy in the wrong places.

We fixate on fixing the world: *“If I land that job… If they love me back… If life goes *exactly* as planned…”* But here’s the truth: Happiness isn’t a fruit you pluck from outside. It grows from within.

The Virus That Exposed Us All

Think about the last time life flipped overnight. Plans canceled. Dreams paused. Chaos reigned. For many, this became a one-way ticket to despair. Why? Because we tied our joy to external conditions—to a world that cannot be controlled.

A tiny virus reminded us: Nothing outside will ever bend fully to your will. Jobs vanish. Relationships shift. Cricket matches get canceled. But here’s the secret: You don’t need the world to obey you. You need you to align with life.

Your Body’s Silent Rebellion

Your body and mind aren’t machines. They’re alive—a “chemical factory,” as some might say.

And this factory works best when you’re at ease. Ever noticed how your muscles tense when stressed? How creativity dries up when you’re angry?

Happiness isn’t a trophy you earn. It’s the baseline your body craves.

When you’re joyful, your mind sharpens. Your reflexes quicken. You bowl faster, think clearer, laugh louder.

But when you tie your joy to outcomes—“If I win… If they approve…”—you hand over the reins to a world that doesn’t care about your peace.

The Inner Game

True happiness isn’t about ignoring life’s storms. It’s about building an unshakable calm within the storm.

Here’s how:

Stop Digging at Roots
Joy won’t come from rearranging the world. It comes from rearranging you. When you obsess over external fixes, you’re like a parrot squawking at unripe mangoes. Instead, tend your inner soil. Water it with gratitude. Let sunlight in through quiet moments.
Become the CEO of Your Chemistry
You’re the manager of your body-mind factory. Every thought, breath, and meal is a choice: Will I produce stress hormones or serotonin? Will I brew anxiety or calm? Happiness isn’t luck—it’s chemistry. And you hold the formula.
Play the Game, Don’t Let It Play You
Life will throw curveballs. Batsmen will hit sixes. Plans will crumble. But if your joy depends on how you play—not the score—you’ll never lose. Bowl your best ball. Write your best line. Love your hardest. Let the rest go.

Blunt Truth About Bliss

Happiness isn’t a destination. It’s the fuel for the journey.

You don’t need a reason to be happy. You need a choice.

When you wake up tomorrow, smile—not because life is perfect, but because you’re alive.

Check if your loved ones are breathing. Smile again. Taste your food like it’s your first meal after a famine. Walk barefoot, feeling the earth hum beneath your feet.