Naked Wisdom of the Child

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1. Happy Quotations

When I was 5 years old, my mother always told me that happiness was the key to life. When I went to school, they asked me what I wanted to be when I grew up. I wrote down ‘happy’. They told me I didn’t understand the assignment, and I told them they didn’t understand life.

#John Lennon

Forward: In this section you might find the Quotations which make you happy as it says, It’s all about being happy.

Being happy makes people happier.

Meaning

Everyone loves to be happy; everyone loves to make others happy. Do it. Share your Nutella.

Story

One day, I hopped into a taxi and took off for the airport. We were driving in the right lane when suddenly, a black car, jumped out of a parking space right in front of us. My taxi driver slammed the brakes, skidded, and missed the other car by just a few inches! The driver of the other car whipped his head around and started yelling at us. My taxi driver just smiled and waved at the guy. I mean, he was really friendly. So I asked, "Why did you just do that? This guy almost ruined your car and sent us to the hospital!" This was when my taxi driver taught me what I now call, ‘The Law of the Garbage Truck.’

He explained, Many people are like garbage trucks. They run around full of garbage, full of frustration, full of anger, and full of disappointment. As their garbage piles up, they need a place to dump it and sometimes they’ll dump it on you. Never take it personally. Just smile, wave, wish them well, and move on with the routine life.

Don’t take their garbage and spread it to other people at work, at home or on the streets.

An honest compliment can

boost up the whole day.

Meaning

Honestly, compliment a girl ‘You look beautiful,’ and I challenge nothing can make her sad that day.

Story

A woman was deeply hurt by the behavior of her fifteen-year-old son. Each time they went out together he would walk on ahead of her. Was he ashamed of her? One day she asked him. Oh Mom, no, was his embarrassed reply. It’s just that you look so young that I’m worried my friends will suspect I have a new girlfriend. Her hurt vanished as if it was a magic.

You shouldn’t be stressed to be happy.

Meaning

Sometimes we put so much of pressure or so much of efforts to enjoy more for the same thing; it misses even the starting fun. Sometimes little enjoyment is also good. You can never feel the first kiss again.

Story

A very important lesson taught to me by my teacher in the early days of school life. It is okay not to smile every time if you are just happy and happy and happy, all the time, happiness will lose all its meaning. It will be as if somebody is writing on a white wall with a white chalk. Nobody will ever be able to read anything. You have to write on a blackboard, to make what you write visibly. The night is needed as much as the day. And the days of sadness are as essential as the days of happiness. Explained the teacher

Fool yourself, if that makes you Happy!

Meaning

Sometimes it is easy to know the truth, but if it hurts, then you can ignore it and remain happy. Everyone wants to be happy. And everyone deserves to be.

Story

There was a Dhobi. He had a donkey which was doing, as usual, the entire donkey’s work. The donkey was totally fed up, tired and frustrated with his life. He was just waiting to quit.

One day this donkey met another donkey at the ghat. They started talking. The first donkey expressed his total dissatisfaction with his life. The second donkey said, Look. I was also totally frustrated like you. There was no motivation in my life. But, last week my master said something which made me believe that I have a bright future. He was very upset with his daughter and shouted at her in an outraged voice if you do not mend your ways, I will get you married to our donkey. Now there is something for me to look forward to. I believe that I have a bright future.

There is still magic in every day.

Meaning

We should never lose faith, of course, life isn’t a fairy-tale, but no one said, life cannot be a magic. Keep Believing.

Story

While returning from school to the home, two cute kids probably siblings found few packets of Cookies on the road, probably because of that big bummer. They took the Cookies and enjoyed it before going back home. Another sunlight and again they found the cookies and so on the excitement to see the magic went on, and so do this magic happened every day, every day they found free cookies in the road area, same place.

One day they were waiting for the truck to pass from that bumpy road, so that they can enjoy the free cookies which fall from the trunk, but on the contrary to their expectation, it didn’t fell. They became upset and thought to go back but before they could go, truck came in the reverse direction which made them afraid of being caught by the driver and with full of anxieties they started running backward. But as you know the magic happens, the truck again got hit by the bump on the road which made the cookies fell and then the kids were again dancing with their happiness. Again they believed Magic happens, every day.

Meanwhile in the background there was a beautiful line Suraj dhup bant ke khush hai, hum khushiyan baat ke.

(The Sun is happy sharing his light, and we by sharing the Happiness.)

#The Advertisement of Britannia Good Day, 25 years of happiness!

A friendly hug is always a good idea.

Meaning

Sometimes it is better to put love into hugs than to put it into words.

Story

"As soon as the train arrived at the station, everyone was wishing an adieu to ‘Rach’ for her long journey of following her dream. Meanwhile Joey, friend of her was thinking to give a hug, as he believes hugs are perfect goodbyes. But he was perplexed with the presence of her parents and crowded station, he gave a moment’s reflection, and then they shook hands and went along with their lives. No one would have known, she wanted a hug too."

(My Brain asked, Will she understand that I’m talking about her?

Perhaps, she will. My Heart nodded.)

Be with someone who gives you

something to think, not something to worry.

Meaning

Whole story of making friends is to be happy. Be with someone who lightens your worries and genuinely makes you happy.

Story

In ancient Greece, Socrates was reputed to hold knowledge in high esteem. One day one fellow met the great philosopher and said, Do you know what I just heard about your friend?

Hold on a minute, Socrates replied.

Before telling me anything I’d like you to pass a little test. It’s called the Triple Filter Test.

Socrates continued.

Before you talk to me about my friend, it might be a good idea to take a moment and filter what you’re going to say. That’s why I call it the triple filter test.

The first filter is Truth. Have you made sure that what you are about to tell me is true? No, the man said, I just heard about it and.... All right," said Socrates. "So you don’t know if it’s true or not.

Now let’s try the second filter, the filter of Goodness. Is what you are about to tell me about my friend something good?. No, on the contrary... So, Socrates continued, you want to tell me something bad about him, but you’re not certain it’s true.

You may still pass the test though because there’s one filter left: the filter of Usefulness. Is what you want to tell me about my friend going to be useful to me? No, not really!

Well, concluded Socrates, if what you want to tell me is neither true nor good nor even useful, why tell it to me at all?

When you cannot offer sweet words,

offer sweet chocolates.

Meaning

Everyone loves chocolates, offer them to their taste. Sometimes it does work.

Story

My beautiful childhood memory and I hope to many students too (At least of my classmates). Who said you need to be a genius to complete all your assignments in time? Sometimes offering your classmates a couple of Cadbury is enough. Short yet sweet way. Be sweet, share sweetness.

You don’t make someone happy by saying

them to be happy; you make them happy

by doing something that makes them happy.

Meaning

By saying them to be happy, take care, miss you, love you, shanu, babu, kuchu, janu, mamu, jana. All this thing doesn’t work. You need to take few genuine steps to mean your words. A caring message is better than a formality call.

Story

On one fine evening, Charlie was sick and needed the personal care. As he was quite famous, he had lots of friends. He called a few of them and asked for their favor to spend some time taking care of him, He needed someone to accompany his sickness.

Everyone said, I wish I could be there to take care of you, but I’ve got something Important to do and all other dramatic stories, but none of them forget to say, Please take care of yourself, Aw, Baby! Don’t worry, you’ll be fine soon. None of them tried to make him feel better other than formalities and common gestures.

We are happy by choice, not by fate.

Meaning

Life offers you everything; our choice decides what we keep and what we let go.

Story

Which person are you?

The one who believes everything happens, happens for a good reason?

Or

The one who believes everything happens, happens because of Karma?

P.S. - Either way, you’ll be happy because you’ve surrendered yourself.

Bump up the little things, light up the

mood. Life isn’t made to deal with dark circles.

Meaning

It is simple, change the things you don’t like or change the way you see the things, but don’t stay mad, be beautiful, be happy.

Story

When Socrates was dying, he was so enchanted that his disciples could not understand what he was feeling so happy about. One disciple, Credo, asked, Why are you looking so happy? We are crying and weeping. Socrates said, Why should I not be happy? I have known what life is; now I would like to know what death is. I am at the door of a great mystery, and I am thrilled! I am going on a great journey into the unknown. I am simply full of wonder! I cannot wait!

Simple ‘Hey’ can enlighten someone’s day,

not the words, but the sender matters.

Meaning

Stop worrying to write big fancy messages to impress girls; unfortunately none of them works. If they have a feeling for you, they will be happy with the simple ‘Hey’ otherwise even the Shakespeare’s poem cannot impress them.

Story

I don’t know how to put this in the story, but it makes me blush every time. And yes it does enlighten my day to receive a blank message from that particular number regardless of how many messages I receive, none will be equal to that blank message.

All I can suggest you is to stop worrying writing fancy words, write what you feel at heart and trust me what comes from the heart goes to the heart.

Be a soft teddy even while life

is making you bear.

Meaning

Be soft even when you are angry, even when you are in stress, life will make you harsh still be softer. Some people are worth melting for.

Story

There was a Snowman named Olaf. Her friend named Anna was locked in the room filled up with snow, in the stormy weather; seeing his friend freezing, he quickly lighted up fire in the fireplace.

Anna was so delighted with Olaf. Olaf almost forgot he was made up of snow and by lighting the fire in the room he will melt. Anna asked Olaf to leave the room or he’ll melt. However, the little snowman said, He will not leave your side until you feel perfectly Warm.

The fire will melt you! said Anna.

Said the little snowman, Some people are worth melting for!

#From the Hollywood movie Frozen, Year 2013!

A happy heart reflects in the face,

otherwise in words.

Meaning

Sometimes people may not express their happiness on the face, but you can feel it in their words, in their emotions, in their actions. It’s not every time about eyes.

Story

Once all the students of a gurukul were absorbed in a discussion of Lao Tzu’s dictum,

"Those who know do not say;

Those who say do not know."

When the guru entered, they asked him exactly what the words meant.

Said the guru, How many of you know the fragrance of a rose?

All of them nodded their head in affirmation.

Then he said, Put it into words.

All of them were Silent!

Not the consequences but the

promises keep us together.

Meaning

When you have someone special in your life, don’t ruin it by making stupid decisions. It is all about promises that keep friends together. Life is meaningless without a friend.

Story

Two inseparable friends, Sam, and Jason, met with an accident on their way to Boston City. The following morning, Jason woke up blind and Sam was still unconscious. Dr. Berkeley was standing at his bedside looking at his health chart and medications with a thoughtful expression on his face. When he saw Sam awake, he beamed at him and asked." How are you feeling today Sam?" Sam tried to put up a brave face and smiled back saying, Wonderful Doctor. I am very grateful for all that you have done for me. Dr. Berkeley was moved by Sam’s words.

Months later when Jason had recuperated considerably, he stopped hanging around with Sam. He felt discouraged and embarrassed to spend time with a disabled person like Sam.

And one day Sam died in despair. When Jason was called for his burial, he found a letter waiting for him. Dr. Berkeley gave it to him with an expressionless face and said" This is for you Jason. Sam had asked me to give it to you when he was gone".

In his letter Sam said: "Dear Jason, I have kept my promise in the end to lend you my eyes if anything had happened to them. You will always be my best friend, Sam".

You don’t need fancy words

to motivate someone.

Meaning