“Until a great awakening moment comes, we lead our lives in utter ignorance. We agonize over our existence and circumstances. We refuse to see what we can do to make this world a better place. The ‘what’s-in-it-for-me’ assessment is always louder compared to ‘what/how-can-I-contribute?’. And then the moment comes. And we start living a Life of Purpose – selflessly. That’s when – and how – we discover true Happiness!” HappinessLife LessonsPurposeIgnoranceAvis ViswanathanFall Like A Rose PetalAvis On HappynessThe Happynesswala Author:AVIS Viswanathan
“Companionship is a celebration of being together. It transcends the immediate physical attraction that two people experience when they first meet. It is all about their nurturing a core idea: what do the two people in the relationship want out of Life – together?” HappinessLife LessonsCompanionshipAvis ViswanathanFall Like A Rose PetalAvis On HappynessThe Happynesswala Author:AVIS Viswanathan
“The miracle of each day. It never ceases to surprise and amaze.” HappinessLife LessonsMiracleAvis ViswanathanFall Like A Rose PetalAvis On HappynessThe Happynesswala Author:AVIS Viswanathan
“Learn to pray for your detractors. Forgive them for what they have done to you and wish them good health and peace. It is very easy to love someone you like. But it is very difficult to love someone you don't agree with or relate to, or even, at times, hate. Praying for such people teaches you to dissolve hatred and embrace love. Important, you heal through this process. Try doing that. And see how happy and peaceful you begin to feel.” LoveHappinessLife LessonsPrayerHealingAvis ViswanathanFall Like A Rose PetalAvis On HappynessThe Happynesswala Author:AVIS Viswanathan
“Life offers no security. The idea of security and certainty are a function of education and economic power. While both are important, neither can bring you Happiness. You are happy only when you are doing what you love doing. And that means you must be willing to go where Life is taking you. Uncertainty, adventure, journeying into the unknown…all these are an integral part of the process of Life!” HappinessLife LessonsAdventureUncertaintyAvis ViswanathanFall Like A Rose PetalAvis On HappynessThe Happynesswala Author:AVIS Viswanathan
“Just as being human is crucial to living responsibly, so is staying true, being authentic, key to living intelligently, to living happily. You are unhappy the moment you stop being true or being authentic.” HappinessLife LessonsAuthenticityBeing TrueAvis ViswanathanFall Like A Rose PetalAvis On HappynessThe Happynesswala Author:AVIS Viswanathan
“The best gift that a child can receive from their parents is a happy home and a thriving companionship between them. Of course, in some instances, the parents may choose to go their separate ways. Even so, harmonious co-parenting is still possible when both parents prioritize their child’s wellbeing over their own interests!” HappinessLife LessonsLeadershipParentingAvis ViswanathanFall Like A Rose PetalAvis On HappynessThe HappynesswalaCo Parenting Author:AVIS Viswanathan
“Life intrinsically has no meaning. You came with nothing. You will go with nothing. But you have the opportunity to make your Life meaningful. You can do this in small doses by doing multiple things that you love doing. Or you can do this expansively by being engaged with a larger-than-you cause, your Purpose. Here 'meaningful' really means making each moment count, by living it fully, by celebrating it! Simply, as long as you do what makes you come alive, even if you don't define it or connect it with a sense of Purpose, you are living meaningfully!” HappinessLife LessonsPurposeAvis ViswanathanFall Like A Rose PetalAvis On HappynessThe HappynesswalaCelebrate LifeFollow Your BlissThe Bliss Catchers Author:AVIS Viswanathan
“Our lives have always been guided, shaped and led by a higher energy. Our education (mostly academic) and economic power (money, material wealth) make us believe that we are in control. We were never, are not and will never be in control. Life has been in control, is in control and will always be in control. The essence of intelligent living is the ability to embrace uncertainty and flow with Life, doing what you can do best in any given circumstance.” HappinessLife LessonsSpiritualityAvis ViswanathanFall Like A Rose PetalAvis On HappynessThe HappynesswalaGo With The Flow Author:AVIS Viswanathan
“Monetizing your art, your spiritual talent, is not a sin. It requires a nuanced approach. You must have humility of expression – recognize that you are just an instrument through which your art flows. And you must have a sharp understanding of commerce and your market/audience. Overthinking either of these aspects or confusion between these two aspects will leave you in a mess – and very, very unhappy!” HappinessLife LessonsAvis ViswanathanFall Like A Rose PetalAvis On HappynessThe HappynesswalaFollow Your BlissBliss Catchers Author:AVIS Viswanathan
“If you want to understand Bliss, do this little exercise. Imagine you are in your favorite place in the world. Or imagine you are with someone you love. Now, imagine peeling off your body and letting your spirit soar freely. Imagine dissolving in that moment. The oneness you feel with the Universe, even if momentarily, is Bliss. If you can recreate this experience in most of your waking hours, you stay blissful. And the only way to do this is to not postpone your Bliss, but to follow it – by doing what you love doing!” HappinessLife LessonsBlissAvis ViswanathanFall Like A Rose PetalAvis On HappynessThe HappynesswalaThe Bliss Catchers Author:AVIS Viswanathan
“Letting go does not mean giving up on Life. It means giving in to Life. It means going with the flow. It is a prayerful state, of complete surrender, of trusting the process of Life.” HappinessLife LessonsPrayerSurrenderAvis ViswanathanFall Like A Rose PetalAvis On HappynessThe HappynesswalaLet Go Author:AVIS Viswanathan
“Spirituality teaches you to be fearless. When you realize that everything that you are trying to cling on to or protect, including your own Life, will eventually be gone, will be taken away, you turn fearless!” HappinessDeathLife LessonsSpiritualityAvis ViswanathanFall Like A Rose PetalAvis On HappynessThe HappynesswalaFearlessnessImpermanence Author:AVIS Viswanathan
“Remember: this is the only Life you have. And this one Life is yours. So, be yourself. Live being who you are, doing what you believe in – as long as it does not harm the very idea of being human (so being destructive or violent is a no-no!). This is the only way to be happy – and to be at peace with yourself and with your world!” HappinessLife LessonsBlissAvis ViswanathanFall Like A Rose PetalAvis On HappynessThe HappynesswalaBliss Catchers Author:AVIS Viswanathan
“If you pay close attention to your Life’s journey so far, you will realize that you have always – and only – got what you need. What you want has come to you, on its own, in its own time, and often only when you have stopped wanting it! This is the way of Life. Understand this. And you will live happily ever after!” NeedsHappinessLife LessonsSpiritualityAvis ViswanathanFall Like A Rose PetalAvis On HappynessThe HappynesswalaWants Author:AVIS Viswanathan
“Your only prayer must be seeking to realize the Purpose of your creation. When the why of your creation becomes clear, two other aspects become crystal clear too: 1. how to live your Life and 2. what to do in/with this lifetime!” HappinessLife LessonsPurposePrayerAvis ViswanathanFall Like A Rose PetalAvis On HappynessThe Happynesswala Author:AVIS Viswanathan
“There are only three ways to celebrate and savor the magic and beauty of each moment. Be grateful, be grateful, be grateful…for what you have and for all those who love you!” HappinessLife LessonsSpiritualityGratitudeAvis ViswanathanFall Like A Rose PetalAvis On HappynessThe Happynesswala Author:AVIS Viswanathan
“Simplify your Life! Give away anything that you have not used in six months, except key documents like your passports and IDs. Every single day, forgive those who mess around with you…for they will most likely not matter in your Life in a few weeks from now. If there is one thing you will never forgive yourself for doing, just don't ever do it! You will soon start being happy with what is, with who you are, with what you have – because you are now practicing detachment, giving, forgiveness and self-control!” GivingHappinessLife LessonsForgivenessAvis ViswanathanFall Like A Rose PetalAvis On HappynessThe HappynesswalaDetachment Author:AVIS Viswanathan
“Each time you start complaining about your Life, pause to consider that, precisely at this given moment, someone out there is more challenged, more deprived and more unloved than you are. You will then miraculously witness your urge to complain quietly melting away!” HappinessLife LessonsGratitudeAvis ViswanathanFall Like A Rose PetalAvis On HappynessThe HappynesswalaComplain Author:AVIS Viswanathan
“Deal with Life calmly and you will be able to make something meaningful out of your lived experiences. Get keyed up and you will end up in knots. And, of course, occasionally, be prepared for your Life’s plans to be snatched away from you, knotted up and thrown back at you, to untangle...!” HappinessLife LessonsSpiritualityAvis ViswanathanFall Like A Rose PetalAvis On HappynessThe HappynesswalaEquanimity Author:AVIS Viswanathan
“To discover the grace in your Life just look at what you have!” HappinessLife LessonsSpiritualityGraceAbundanceFall Like A Rose PetalAvis On HappynessThe Happynesswala Author:AVIS Viswanathan
“Each day is a miracle. To experience one, just surrender…and go with the flow!” HappinessLife LessonsSurrenderMiraclesAvis ViswanathanAvis On HappynessThe HappynesswalaEquanimityFall Like Rose Petal Author:AVIS Viswanathan
“No matter what happens, or comes in the way, you just have to go on with Life.” Life LessonsSpiritualityAvis ViswanathanFall Like A Rose PetalAvis On HappynessThe HappynesswalaGo With The Flow Author:AVIS Viswanathan
“Fear is the absence of Faith. Fear and Faith cannot co-exist. And when you are not in Fear, when you have Faith and trust the process of Life, then you won’t even need to lean on a crutch called God.” GodHappinessLife LessonsFaithFearAvis ViswanathanFall Like A Rose PetalAvis On HappynessThe Happynesswala Author:AVIS Viswanathan
“Simplify your Life! Give away anything that you do not need and have not used in six months. Every single day, forgive those who mess around with you…for they will most likely not matter in your Life in a few weeks from now. If there is one thing you will never forgive yourself for doing, just don't ever do it! You will soon start being happy with what is, with who you are, with what you have – because you are now practicing detachment, giving, forgiveness and self-control!” GivingHappinessLife LessonsForgivenessAvis ViswanathanFall Like A Rose PetalAvis On HappynessThe HappynesswalaDetachment Author:AVIS Viswanathan
“When someone causes you pain, agony or frustration, an immediate response is to react, rebuke, reprimand. Don't do that. Quickly reason whether the person is ill-informed, ignorant, wanton or just plain devious. Every which way, a calm and fitting response will be to forgive that person and wish them well at all times. When you respond this way, watch how relieved and happy you actually feel!!” PainHappinessLife LessonsForgivenessAvis ViswanathanFall Like A Rose PetalAvis On HappynessThe Happynesswala Author:AVIS Viswanathan
“Whatever you do, do it sincerely. Make what you do an offering to the Universe – without focusing or thinking of the outcome. This is a blissful state – where being in the flow of Life is more beautiful and enjoyable than either the effort or the result!” HappinessLife LessonsSpiritualityBlissAvis ViswanathanFall Like A Rose PetalAvis On HappynessThe HappynesswalaBliss Catchers Author:AVIS Viswanathan
“Choose to be your child's best friend, than just a parent. If we view ourselves as mere catalysts__and not the cause__in the creation of these unique works of art, our children, we will stop being demanding of them. We must tell them what we believe is right and wrong but we must never impose our opinions. When we trust our children’s choices, they always respond responsibly!” HappinessLife LessonsParentingAvis ViswanathanFall Like A Rose PetalAvis On HappynessThe Happynesswala Author:AVIS Viswanathan
“Ahimsa is as relevant today, particularly to our inner well-being, as it was to Gandhi or during his time. Ahimsa is not about non-violent action. It is about non-violent thought in the first place. A lot of the negativity in us comes from how much anger we are carrying in us – for the people and situations around us. Just stopping to curse errant people on the street is a good starting point to embracing ahimsa. Practice it. It works big time!” HappinessLife LessonsAvis ViswanathanFall Like A Rose PetalAvis On HappynessThe HappynesswalaNon ViolenceAhimsa Author:AVIS Viswanathan
“Train your mind to be in the present…and you have unlocked the secret to being happy despite your circumstances.” HappinessLife LessonsMindfulnessAvis ViswanathanFall Like A Rose PetalAvis On HappynessThe HappynesswalaLiving In The Moment Author:AVIS Viswanathan
“You always dissolve in what you love doing…reading, cooking, gardening, music, dancing, painting…whatever…because, in that state, you unite with the reason for your creation. You and the source of your creation, the Creator…some call this source God…become one! This is where worldly pressures can’t touch you. This is the state where your Godliness is revealed to you…so, your Bliss is, in fact, your Godliness!” HappinessLife LessonsBlissAvis ViswanathanFall Like A Rose PetalAvis On HappynessThe HappynesswalaBlisscatchers Author:AVIS Viswanathan
“The dots are always connecting…every choice you make…every event in your Life…every detour…is always taking you to where you must arrive…” HappinessLife LessonsSpiritualityAvis ViswanathanFall Like A Rose PetalAvis On HappynessThe Happynesswala Author:AVIS Viswanathan
“True education is not about demanding conformance but is about kindling curiosity. It is not about directing children on what they should learn but it is about inspiring them to think. It is never about memorizing and knowing the answers but it is all about asking more questions. True education does not come from being at school alone. It comes from seeking, travel, lived experiences, experiments – and it often comes from failing. And, without doubt, true education brings Happiness!!” HappinessLife LessonsEducationAvis ViswanathanFall Like A Rose PetalAvis On HappynessThe Happynesswala Author:AVIS Viswanathan
“Following your Bliss is part inspiration and part application. The inspiration is always spiritual, it silently draws you into its fold. But the application requires human choice and effort. Simply, you have to have the thirst and the discipline to work on quenching that thirst!” HappinessLife LessonsBlissAvis ViswanathanFall Like A Rose PetalAvis On HappynessThe HappynesswalaFollow Your BlissBliss Catchers Author:AVIS Viswanathan
“When you realize how grateful you are for what you have, you will stop complaining about what you don’t have!” HappinessLife LessonsGratitudeComplainingAvis ViswanathanFall Like A Rose PetalAvis On HappynessThe Happynesswala Author:AVIS Viswanathan
“If you are feeling lost in Life, celebrate. Because only when you are lost, can you find your true Self and discover true Happiness!” HappinessLife LessonsSpiritualityAvis ViswanathanFall Like A Rose PetalAvis On HappynessThe HappynesswalaCelebrate Life Author:AVIS Viswanathan
“Asking yourself how you want to be remembered is a great way to decide how you want to live the rest of your Life!” HappinessLife LessonsSpiritualityAvis ViswanathanFall Like A Rose PetalAvis On HappynessThe Happynesswala Author:AVIS Viswanathan
“The ability to drop anchor and find your center is the secret to thriving amidst chaos. Just like the place that’s in the eye of a cyclone is calm, you too can be calm when dealing with an upheaval or crisis. Find your center through a meditative, immersive, practice. Then, the whole world around you may be running amok, but you are unmoved, watching all the mindless circus. When you anchor and you are centered, you are unmoved.” HappinessLife LessonsMeditationAvis ViswanathanFall Like A Rose PetalAvis On HappynessThe HappynesswalaEquanimity Author:AVIS Viswanathan
“Learning to be non-worrying, non-frustrated, non-suffering is crucial to everyday living. This is how you learn to flow with Life, this is how you make a year a truly happy one – one day at a time!” HappinessLife LessonsAvis ViswanathanFall Like A Rose PetalAvis On HappynessThe HappynesswalaHappy New Year Author:AVIS Viswanathan
“Find some time daily to do what makes you come alive. Do this unfailingly, mindfully, with great love. And feel yourself drenched in Happiness, in your Bliss!” HappinessLife LessonsBlissAvis ViswanathanFall Like A Rose PetalAvis On HappynessThe HappynesswalaFollow Your Bliss Author:AVIS Viswanathan
“You have been gifted a spiritual talent by Life. Don’t fritter this blessing away. Following your Bliss is, therefore, a decision, a responsibility.” HappinessLife LessonsBlissAvis ViswanathanFall Like A Rose PetalAvis On HappynessThe HappynesswalaFollow Your BlissThe Bliss Catchers Author:AVIS Viswanathan
“Life happens to all of us differently, but the lessons we glean from our varied lived experiences are pretty similar.” HappinessLife LessonsAvis ViswanathanFall Like A Rose PetalAvis On HappynessThe Happynesswala Author:AVIS Viswanathan
“Two factors are crucial to live intelligently. One, understand that Life is a limited-period offer. Two, understand that Happiness is not a goal, it is not a destination…but that Happiness must be experienced in the here and now, with what is, doing what you love doing. So, keep it simple: don’t postpone your Happiness!!” HappinessLife LessonsBlissAvis ViswanathanFall Like A Rose PetalAvis On HappynessThe HappynesswalaFollow Your BlissThe Bliss Catchers Author:AVIS Viswanathan
“When you come go through a near-death situation or when you deal with an enduring crisis, you awaken to the realization that you must not postpone your Bliss. Life has a way of directing you to where you must go; and on how and when you must awaken. Pick up those signals. Don’t lose precious time.” HappinessLife LessonsCrisisBlissAvis ViswanathanFall Like A Rose PetalAvis On HappynessThe HappynesswalaBliss Catchers Author:AVIS Viswanathan
“Creation is all magic. You experience oneness with or in Nature because the Creator, the Source, is the same. Or you dissolve in an art form like music only because you are experiencing divinity in it. Economic theory is a human invention. There is no divinity in it; it is a man-made utility. When you turn your attention from earning-a-living to living, the grandeur, the magic of Creation, draws you into its fold. In that moment, you are uniting with the Source. That’s why such moments are precious, memorable and blissful!” HappinessLife LessonsNatureCreationDivinityFall Like A Rose PetalAvis On HappynessThe Happynesswala Author:AVIS Viswanathan
“All you can – and must – do for your children is teach them the values of integrity and compassion and encourage them to follow their Bliss. You can’t live their Life for them and you can’t always solve their problems. Once they are ready to fly away, just let them go. Even if they struggle, stumble and fall, eventually, they will always find their way – discovering meaning, love and Happiness. Such is the process of Life; simply, trust the process!” HappinessLife LessonsParentingBlissAvis ViswanathanFall Like A Rose PetalAvis On HappynessThe HappynesswalaBliss Catchers Author:AVIS Viswanathan
“We are so consumed with wanting this or that or are wanting to solve our problems, that we fail to see Life’s impermanence. Most of the time, we are not living, we are merely existing; cowering in fear and insecurity. We are not present in the now. The now is the ultimate, and only, reality. Unless we are celebrating Life in the present, unless we are living fully with what is, we will never be happy!” HappinessLife LessonsAvis ViswanathanFall Like A Rose PetalAvis On HappynessThe HappynesswalaImpermanenceLiving In The Now Author:AVIS Viswanathan
“The key to High-Performance in Life, with anything you choose to do, is equanimity and the ability to give each moment your fullest, your best. And you can do that only when you are happy. Simply, when you are happy, whatever you do works out just great!” HappinessLife LessonsAvis ViswanathanFall Like A Rose PetalAvis On HappynessThe HappynesswalaHigh Performance Author:AVIS Viswanathan
“The way to stay calm and peaceful each day is to wake up and offer yourself to Life! Instead of the traditional 'naivedhya' or 'sacred offering' of fruit or food to an idol/image, offer yourself to Creation! And say that, “Whatever you do with/for me today, I will accept humbly; I know it has a meaning, and an opportunity for me to evolve”! That's the way to staying anchored. Do it and watch your ability to deal with each day, particularly when in the throes of a crisis, magically improve!” HappinessLife LessonsSpiritualityAvis ViswanathanFall Like A Rose PetalAvis On HappynessThe Happynesswala Author:AVIS Viswanathan
“Following your Bliss is not a sacrifice, it is the most intelligent choice you will make to fully leverage this one-time, limited-period offer called Life!” HappinessLife LessonsBlissAvis ViswanathanFall Like A Rose PetalAvis On HappynessThe HappynesswalaThe Bliss Catchers Author:AVIS Viswanathan