Disconnect to Bond A family of four—a father, mother, a teenage daughter, and a son—were laughing and having fun. The giggling was nonstop, and they were pulling each other's legs in the midst of the candlelight placed in the centre of the hall. Once the power resumed, they started playing some board games, and all four hit the bed, wishing each other good night. The next morning, an old man came to the house and handed over four different covers to each family member. He did not speak a single word and left the house. Once the old man left, each family member opened the cover to take out their respective mobile phones. The next weekend, the old man came on Saturday morning to collect the mobiles from all the family members and returned them on Sunday evening. After 12 weeks, the old man assembled all four family members and asked them to narrate what happened over the weekend. Each person started appreciating each other, highlighting their needs and the fun they had. The...
When the Mind Clears, Happiness Appears Close your eyes for a moment. Imagine wishing for happiness—and within minutes, a warm, golden light floods your body. You open your eyes to find angels in flowing white robes, their voices rising in a celestial chorus: “Let happiness be with you forever.” You’ve likely pictured this scene—either with yourself at the centre or watching from afar. It’s the stuff of blockbuster movies, brought to life with expensive CGI, sweeping soundtracks, and dramatic animations. Or, in today’s world, an AI could generate it with a single prompt. But here’s the truth we rarely pause to consider: happiness is not a wish granted by heavenly beings. It is not a gift delivered on silver wings. It is not out there, waiting to be summoned. Happiness is an emotion already nestled within us—not to be searched for, but to be realised. Yet, we so often speak of happiness as if it were a lost treasure, buried in some distant land, bartered with time or money...