Are We Losing Peace While Chasing Happiness?...
Are We Losing Peace While Chasing Happiness? ….. Recently, I met a soldier who has been serving his country for more than three decades. During our conversation, he shared something that stayed with me deeply. He said that when he first joined the army, there was only one simple rule, whatever happens, give your best for your country. There were fewer formalities, fewer restrictions, and more passion. But today, according to him, life has become filled with endless rules, regulations, paperwork, and precautions. Before doing anything, people are taught how to protect themselves first. Layers of safety, fear, and overthinking slowly reduce the courage and excitement with which people once lived and worked. His words made me reflect deeply, in our attempt to find happiness, security, and comfort, are we slowly losing ourselves and our inner peace? The soldier also spoke about today’s generation and how children are becoming overprotected. Parents constantly guide them on what they ...