happiness

Happiness, defined; things that help you find happiness, keep it, and share it with others.

The Architecture That Inhabits Us: An Essay on Envy, the Soul, and the Digital
At the hour when the city is just beginning to sleep, I leave my body and mind collapsed in a worn chair and raise my eyes to the device that I have transformed, without fully understanding it, into a personal altar of hope. Screens flicker coldly, and my finger stops under an exotic beach, under a solitary joy, or under someone else's triumph. Each touch is a silent ticket to an economy of discontent: "where is my life, why am I not there?".
By Stefano D'angelloabout a year ago in Motivation
The Boy Who Couldn't Win: Failure Is the First Step to Success
🌧️ Chapter 1: The Slowest Boy in Class Everyone knew Zayan as “the kid who always came last.” In races, he trailed so far behind the finish line that the crowd would start clapping before he even reached halfway—out of pity, not pride.
By Wow Geniusabout a year ago in Motivation
The Letter I Wrote to My Future Self
It was a quiet, gray afternoon when I sat down at my desk with a cup of lukewarm coffee and a heart full of questions. Life, at that point, felt like a puzzle with missing pieces. I wasn’t where I thought I’d be, and the weight of that reality pressed heavily on my shoulders.
By Khuzaifa aliabout a year ago in Motivation
A Million Before 18
The day Kai logged into his bank account and saw the number flicker past $1,000,000, his hands trembled. He was only 17. Not long ago, he was sitting in a cramped bedroom in his grandmother’s house, wondering how to help his family pay bills. Now he was on the cusp of something unimaginable.
By MIGrowthabout a year ago in Motivation
How to get guaranteed weight loss
Naturally and effectively achieve your goal Weight,maintain it for life and improve your health. 1.1 what is the intuitive nutrition?
By shakir hamidabout a year ago in Motivation
The Secret That Changed My Life in Just 30 Days
For most of my life, I believed big changes required big actions—quitting jobs, moving cities, or investing huge amounts of money. I thought success was reserved for people who had access to resources I didn’t. But one quiet evening, staring at myself in the mirror, I realized something had to change. I was tired of feeling stuck, running in circles, and watching days slip by without progress.
By kamran khanabout a year ago in Motivation
Are You Ready For The Unexpected?
Today has been an Interesting Day. Woke up... Started the Day Strong with a Wonderful Client Coaching Session. Then? I had No Plans for the Rest of the Day...
By H.E. Dr. Cody Dakota Wooten, COIE, DFM, DHMabout a year ago in Motivation
The Age of Endless Alerts: How Constant Notifications Are Rewiring Our Brains. AI-Generated.
We used to hear church bells or town criers announcing urgent news a few times a day. Now, our pockets vibrate dozens—sometimes hundreds—of times before lunch. Phones, watches, laptops, even refrigerators keep us on call for every like, email, and “breaking” headline. The constant hum of alerts doesn’t just interrupt us; it is quietly rewiring how our brains think, feel, and relate.
By Ahmet Kıvanç Demirkıranabout a year ago in Motivation
What I Learned about Storytelling Through My Years in the Tour Business
Storytelling often feels like a natural gift—something that some people are born with and others are not. But in reality, it is as much a skill as it is a knack, and like any skill, it can be learned, practiced, and refined. Storytelling is not the same thing as memorization. Anyone can commit dates and names to memory, but that alone does not create a compelling narrative.
By Liz Anthonyabout a year ago in Motivation
Kabir’s Journey
How a Poor Village Boy Turned His Struggles Into Success Introduction In a small, forgotten village lived a boy named Kabir. His pockets were empty, his shoes had holes, and his school bag was torn. Some nights, he even went to bed hungry. Yet, within him lived something far greater than his poverty — a dream. This is the inspiring story of how Kabir proved that success is not measured by money in your pocket, but by the fire in your heart.
By Muhammad waqasabout a year ago in Motivation
✨ Humanity: The Key to a Better and Happier Life
Humanity: A Better Life for Ourselves and Others Humanity is one of the most beautiful qualities that exist in human beings. It goes beyond wealth, status, or power. At its core, humanity is about kindness, compassion, and respect for one another. When we practice humanity in our lives, we not only improve our own happiness but also create joy in the lives of those around us. A better life does not come only from material success; it comes from living with empathy and love.
By Daily Motivationabout a year ago in Motivation
The Prayer of Five Minutes
The Value of Time in Prayer BY:Khan It was already three o’clock in the afternoon, but Hasan was still comfortably seated in the TV lounge, completely absorbed in his favorite show. His elder sister, Umama, walked past and grew irritated at the sight. “Hasan, you still haven’t prayed? The call to prayer was given right after one o’clock, and you’re still sitting here making excuses. If anyone asks, you say there’s time until five. If you had your way, you’d probably offer all the prayers together in one go, just to avoid making ablution again and again!” Her sharp words, however, didn’t seem to bother Hasan in the least. Without even looking up, he replied calmly, “Sis, this program ends around three-thirty. Once it’s over, I’ll pray.” Frustrated, Umama went off to complain to their other sister, Raima. Unlike Umama, Raima was known for her calm temperament and gentle ways. After listening, Raima smiled and said softly, “Let it be. Don’t worry. He’s coming to me for study after Asr prayer anyway. I’ll talk to him then.” --- The Conversation That evening, Hasan sat down with Raima as usual, his schoolbooks spread out on the table. Before he could begin, Raima stopped him. “No, Hasan. Today we will not study from your textbooks. Instead, we’re going to talk about something much more important—our real life and responsibilities. Tell me honestly, why don’t you pray on time?” Hasan shifted in his seat. “Baji, look, we have so many things to do. Other activities, hobbies, and sometimes I just get busy. So I think, what’s the harm in finishing those things first and then offering my prayer later? After all, there’s still time left.” Raima listened carefully and then spoke after a thoughtful pause. “Hasan, you know very well why we pray. It’s not just a ritual. We pray to seek closeness to Allah Almighty, to connect with Him out of love. Now think—when Allah has commanded us to pray at a specific time, is it really right for us to ignore that and decide our own timing? Imagine this. If a great and respected person invited you to meet him at a specific hour, would you dare to arrive late? Would you say, ‘I’ll come when I’m free’? No, of course not. Then who is greater than Allah? If we are ready to honor human schedules, shouldn’t we be more careful about the timings set by our Creator?” Her words made Hasan lower his gaze, but Raima continued gently. “Whenever the muezzin calls for prayer, every Muslim repeats those words after him. Do you know why? Because those words bring a wave of love and remembrance of Allah into the heart. And if we go to prayer in that very moment, our hearts are more likely to feel humility and sincerity. That is the real beauty of prayer. Besides, Hasan, how long does a single prayer take? Ten to fifteen minutes—twenty at most. And in exchange for those few minutes, we gain the love and nearness of the Lord of the entire universe. Isn’t that the best bargain a human being could ever make? If throughout our life we made the effort to pray at the appointed times every single day, both our worldly life and our afterlife would be blessed. That’s why our elders used to say: ‘Veley di namaz, veley diyan takraan’—a prayer performed on time is truly a prayer, while one delayed without reason is nothing but banging your head. As Muslims, we shouldn’t adjust our prayer according to our work schedules. Instead, we should adjust our work according to prayer times. That’s the true spirit of Islam. I hope, Hasan, that you will not only understand what I am saying but also put it into practice. Because knowledge without action is useless.” Her voice was calm, yet firm with conviction. --- A Change of Heart Hasan sat silently, his eyes fixed on the floor. He didn’t argue this time. After a few moments, he quietly gathered his things and left the room. Umama saw him walking toward the gate and called out, “Where are you off to now, Hasan?” “To pray,” he replied briefly. Surprised, Umama glanced at the clock. “But there’s still some time left before prayer!” Hasan gave a small smile. “Only five minutes.” And with that, both brother and sister burst into laughter. But deep down, Umama knew that Raima’s words had finally touched Hasan’s heart. From that day onward, Hasan began to look at prayer not as a chore to be delayed but as a precious opportunity to honor his Creator’s time. --- Moral of the Story This simple exchange between siblings carries a lesson for all of us. Prayer is not just about completing a duty; it is about discipline, love, and respect. When we prioritize prayer over our worldly distractions, we remind ourselves that nothing is greater than Allah’s command. The few minutes we spend in prayer have the power to bring peace into our hearts, order into our daily lives, and blessings into our future. Timeliness in prayer is not about rigid rules; it’s about honoring the most important relationship in our existence—the relationship between the Creator and His creation.
By Khan about a year ago in Motivation