If there's one common factor uniting the 8 billion people on this planet, it is the quest for happiness. In one way or the other, every single thing we do is connected to this primary need. Human beings have made giant strides in every field of knowledge and figured out pretty much everything on earth. And yet, somehow, happiness eludes us. This book is a little attempt to bridge that gap in knowledge towards finding meaningful happiness. Aptly titled Plug into Happiness, it promises to become your personal happiness guide.
There is too much vagueness surrounding the term 'happiness'. Which is what makes it so confusing. This book explores all the facets of human life and living that determine our experience of happiness. Using the Wheel of Wonderful (WOW) life as a framework, we examine in depth six spokes of the wheel that comprise six elements, each of which, if worked on continuously, can enhance our wellbeing and usher in happiness. These six elements form the six sections of this book Timescale, Work-Life Flow, Achievement, Being, Relationships, and Meaning and Purpose. Every factor in isolation could easily bring in happiness, but when they are all pursued together, they generate what positive psychologists call a 'state of thriving'. We don't want to just exist; we want to live. And we don't wish simply to live, but to thrive while living. Our conscious and continuous practice of each of these elements, even a little of it on a daily basis, guarantees the creation of positive, healthy and high-quality habits that will ensure a wonderful present and an exciting future that is filled with happiness at various levels.
There are two truths that we must befriend. One, the onus of creating happiness rests with us, not with someone else. The secret to happiness lies within us; it is not to be found anywhere outside. Two, we need to practise certain behaviours to build habits conducive to happiness. This book gives us valuable insights into the how of these two truths.
Plug into Happiness is not a breezy read. It has to be read and re-read. It is a deep read that is absolutely applicable to all aspects of life. Within its chapters, you will find nuggets of wisdom that prod you to think deeper. You will find thoughts that bring about a paradigm shift in your actions and behaviours. Age-old habits and outdated beliefs will be challenged and upgraded as you pay attention to the thoughts and ideas being introduced in this book. As you read, you will feel layers of misconceptions and flawed notions being chiselled off to shape you into a better human being in every way imaginable.
This book will tangibly influence every area of your life. From your relationships to your productivity. From your mental wellbeing to your financial growth. From your decision making ability to your capacity for empathy. From your contribution to your purpose. From personality development to spiritual awakening. From your satisfaction levels to your happiness quotient.
Each section of this book is made up of digestible chapters that bring clarity to the seemingly complicated words that indicate the six spokes of the Wheel of Wonderful (WOW) life. Each chapter has two aptly chosen and excitingly presented tales that masterfully teach us life's most important precepts. Every chapter has one story from our ancient founts of wisdom, the epics of the Mahabharata and the Ramayana, as well as a second story taken from the lives of modern-day heroes. When I say heroes, these are not figures from the mythical realm, but simple, real human beings who have chosen to live a life of depth. Their incredible life stories, thought processes and actions will leave you profoundly inspired. No doubt, the magically distilled combination of ancient wisdom and contemporary stories will have you spellbound and eager to revisit each chapter and read it several times over. For both the sheer joy of reading and the need to absorb more of the deeper lessons therein that may escape you in the first reading.
Together, all these chapters will gift you a lifetime of erudition and wisdom expertly woven in the fabric of myriad stories and memorable characters. At the end of every chapter are practical takeaways listed out for you in the form of steps, pointers, life-application principles that you could work on. These simple practices when collectively implemented in life will usher in happiness at every level.
The storytelling format and style of presentation will definitely make Plug into Happiness easy to read and enjoy, yet the wisdom contained in these stories is far from simplistic. We invite you to dive right in and discover an oceanic world of wisdom that has the potential to transform your life into not just a highly productive one but also an extremely happy one.
If you ever come across a genie ready to offer you just one boon choose happiness! When you find happiness, you find everything else. But if you do not meet any such genie, this book could be the next best thing you ever found! Reading it through till the end will grant you the same benediction. Of course, a lot of hard work will be required on your part en route to experiencing total happiness! But no matter how rough the path, it will certainly be worth pursuing.
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