I recently read an article in the Huffington post entitled: Redefining Happiness in India. In the article a young doctor stated,

“As Indian Americans, we have grown up hearing stories from our parents about how they left India in search of a better life. They came to the West to create new opportunities for themselves and for generations to come.

The younger generations have found more opportunities, more amenities and more comfort. But somewhere in always striving for more, we have also become more discontent.  We have started asking the questions, “what brings real happiness?” and “what is the definition of a good life?”

She concluded that this is happiness:

– To STOP constantly thinking of ourselves and to find joy in service.

– To look WITHIN for problem solving instead of finding short term joy in outside things.

– To share our joy by sharing with others.