Modern unhappiness often stems from our endless pursuit of "more"—more possessions, more achievements, more knowledge, more wealth, more experiences, more power, etc.
I really enjoyed your article this morning and it is so true about people wanting more and more. I have enjoyed watching your journey across Canada 🇨🇦 and all your videos. You inspire a lot of people. Take care and enjoy every moment.
Thanks Gurdeep, I much appreciated your writings this morning. Reminders. Having retired on no pension, and living with my disabled son, life is "interesting"!! But I have great friends, a friendly community in my genealogy society projects, enough food in my home, and it's warm on this rainy day in Vancouver BC! I'll be going out for a walk to see what I can see along the way between the raindrops! Moments. Being open to finding moments. Cheers!
Absolutely true, Gurdeep! If we seek real joy and happiness, we won’t find it in endless wants or accumulating possessions. As you said, true happiness lies in simple living and appreciating life’s little joys.
Beautiful video and photo! Thank you for sharing! 🙏🏽💝
Thanks for checking in, Gurdeep! This visit was quite an experience…I somehow caught a virus that stuck with me for two weeks. I’m still recovering, but otherwise, everything is good! Hope you’re doing well! 🙏🏽
I lived for a year in China when it was still "Communist." We had electricity—some of the time—and cold running water—most of the time—but little else. There was no TV, no entertainment. I washed my clothes on a washboard and cooked all food from scratch. It was a joy to gather with friends and make dumplings, or go for a bike ride. That was many years ago. I am still grateful when I turn on the tap and hot water comes out, or when I can throw a load of clothes into my washing machine. My greatest happiness comes from getting together with friends and family for simple fun: making dumplings together, playing cards, enjoying nature. I wish everyone could experience the "stripped down" life that I had. It puts things into perspective.
Your wisdom reminds me of the Biblical admonition: “Be transformed by the renewal of your minds.” Seeking a new perspective - seeing the beauty that is already present in our lives and the world around us - these can reshape our understanding and priorities. As you remind us - Joy IS possible, even in the midst of our most challenging times.
One of my biggest struggles currently is the acceptance that doing the best i can with what is in front of me is enough to combat the evil, injustice, and oppression that seems to be overtaking our world so swiftly and dramatically at this time. Sigh.
i love your dancing! it looks doable and fun and expressive.
I'd like to suggest that human curiosity, not just a hunger for more, also drives our achievements. Scientists, engineers, enthusiasts often just want to know how things work, and in finding the answer, new technology can be spawned.
I loved your reflection today - it seems so timely. At my advanced age, I have learned that happiness is not the same as joy - the latter being only dependent upon my attitude. Your dance, which combines two cultural traditions, is a wonderful display of the joy you have shared with us since the early days of Covid! Thank you for your service.
It seems to me, especially with money, but with other things as well, people confuse tools with goals. Making money is meaningless; it's what you do with that money. Getting married is meaningless unless it affirms a partnership.
Thank you Gurdeep for this timely message. When I stop to embrace whats around me I do find contentment. We live in a society that keeps pushing to have more and more and we are just burning out. Capitalism is such a burden on our society and really only serves a few at the expense of many. We have lost our way. When I step back and just appreciate and embrace what is around me I do find true contentment. I loose the desire to have "more" . I have enough!
Well said Gurdeep, I believe that people have lost their way trying to live up to what we’ve been taught about what we “should” be doing in our lives, which drives us over the cliff of false accomplishments. We’ve forgotten or disregard the simple things in life which are the real things that bring us joy such as a walk in nature, smiling at a stranger, playing with our children and pets. These things bring us closer to our humanity and increases our sense of our true importance in respect to our journey in this life. Things cannot fill the hole that exists in our souls, validation cannot cure our loneliness however if we would take time to stop competing and comparing we would find the true peace in our souls that we so deeply need. I always look to myself to find the inner peace that I look for, things and false validation can never give me that satisfaction that I need in that I can’t rely on others to provide me with a sense of gratification and satisfaction that we all look forward to.
I really enjoyed your article this morning and it is so true about people wanting more and more. I have enjoyed watching your journey across Canada 🇨🇦 and all your videos. You inspire a lot of people. Take care and enjoy every moment.
Thank you, Rosemary! I appreciate it 🙏🏽
I love the dance & music in your video! I was with my 3 year old granddaughter and one year old grandson on the weekend. It was pure joy!
How wonderful, Sarina!
Thanks Gurdeep, I much appreciated your writings this morning. Reminders. Having retired on no pension, and living with my disabled son, life is "interesting"!! But I have great friends, a friendly community in my genealogy society projects, enough food in my home, and it's warm on this rainy day in Vancouver BC! I'll be going out for a walk to see what I can see along the way between the raindrops! Moments. Being open to finding moments. Cheers!
Absolutely true, Gurdeep! If we seek real joy and happiness, we won’t find it in endless wants or accumulating possessions. As you said, true happiness lies in simple living and appreciating life’s little joys.
Beautiful video and photo! Thank you for sharing! 🙏🏽💝
Thank you, Manu, for your feedback! I appreciate it very much. Hope your visit is going well!
Thanks for checking in, Gurdeep! This visit was quite an experience…I somehow caught a virus that stuck with me for two weeks. I’m still recovering, but otherwise, everything is good! Hope you’re doing well! 🙏🏽
Less is so much more. Much needed video celebrating joy.
Thank you, Beth!
I lived for a year in China when it was still "Communist." We had electricity—some of the time—and cold running water—most of the time—but little else. There was no TV, no entertainment. I washed my clothes on a washboard and cooked all food from scratch. It was a joy to gather with friends and make dumplings, or go for a bike ride. That was many years ago. I am still grateful when I turn on the tap and hot water comes out, or when I can throw a load of clothes into my washing machine. My greatest happiness comes from getting together with friends and family for simple fun: making dumplings together, playing cards, enjoying nature. I wish everyone could experience the "stripped down" life that I had. It puts things into perspective.
Your wisdom reminds me of the Biblical admonition: “Be transformed by the renewal of your minds.” Seeking a new perspective - seeing the beauty that is already present in our lives and the world around us - these can reshape our understanding and priorities. As you remind us - Joy IS possible, even in the midst of our most challenging times.
One of my biggest struggles currently is the acceptance that doing the best i can with what is in front of me is enough to combat the evil, injustice, and oppression that seems to be overtaking our world so swiftly and dramatically at this time. Sigh.
i love your dancing! it looks doable and fun and expressive.
I'd like to suggest that human curiosity, not just a hunger for more, also drives our achievements. Scientists, engineers, enthusiasts often just want to know how things work, and in finding the answer, new technology can be spawned.
I loved your reflection today - it seems so timely. At my advanced age, I have learned that happiness is not the same as joy - the latter being only dependent upon my attitude. Your dance, which combines two cultural traditions, is a wonderful display of the joy you have shared with us since the early days of Covid! Thank you for your service.
Awesome piece. More importantly the energy you are radiating is changing lives.🙏🏽 incredibly awe inspiring.
It seems to me, especially with money, but with other things as well, people confuse tools with goals. Making money is meaningless; it's what you do with that money. Getting married is meaningless unless it affirms a partnership.
Thank you Gurdeep for this timely message. When I stop to embrace whats around me I do find contentment. We live in a society that keeps pushing to have more and more and we are just burning out. Capitalism is such a burden on our society and really only serves a few at the expense of many. We have lost our way. When I step back and just appreciate and embrace what is around me I do find true contentment. I loose the desire to have "more" . I have enough!
I really enjoyed this article and agree with you about us being driven to accumulate.
Well said Gurdeep, I believe that people have lost their way trying to live up to what we’ve been taught about what we “should” be doing in our lives, which drives us over the cliff of false accomplishments. We’ve forgotten or disregard the simple things in life which are the real things that bring us joy such as a walk in nature, smiling at a stranger, playing with our children and pets. These things bring us closer to our humanity and increases our sense of our true importance in respect to our journey in this life. Things cannot fill the hole that exists in our souls, validation cannot cure our loneliness however if we would take time to stop competing and comparing we would find the true peace in our souls that we so deeply need. I always look to myself to find the inner peace that I look for, things and false validation can never give me that satisfaction that I need in that I can’t rely on others to provide me with a sense of gratification and satisfaction that we all look forward to.