ART OF HAPPINESS
Being Happy is an art. One develops this art as one becomes conscious of the Truth. Most of us use our creative skills and imagination in painting or sculpture, or even music. But those who develop the art of happiness, sail through life Peacefully and Blissfully, despite the storms. We must learn this art.
It starts with learning the Truth about life. Not just reading or listening to the Truth, but introspecting and contemplating till there is an intuitive realization that leads to Enlightenment. Once we are Enlightened, we have only developed half of the art. The other part is to transcend the mind and the ego. This is the difficult aspect in learning the art of happiness. Every time the mind wanders, or the ego raises its head, one who develops the art, puts them back to sleep. He doesn't let anything interfere with his state of Ananda. This is because he has so deeply enshrined the Truth into his Consciousness, that the mind becomes a weak power, just as the ego fails to steal his Bliss.
This art is not easy to develop. It becomes stronger by the day for one who lives ever conscious of the Truth. Until we develop a strong Consciousness, we will never reach that state of Ananda or eternal Joy. Once we do, we will never lose that state of Bliss Consciousness. The truly happy man seeks nothing, wants nothing. Whether people come or go, he still enjoys the show. Such is the art of Ananda.