Essence of Happiness

Sensitivity to Happiness 

At the beginning of the year, I made a detailed spending plan for our household. However, sooner or later, I began to feel constrained by my budget. And I realized that by cutting spending and prioritizing efficiency, I was losing sight of the essentials. So I focused on happiness. For example, a small dinner out with the family, or enjoying the seasons in the suburbs without transportation costs. I realized that I had been focusing only on what was lacking. But what is really important is the sensitivity to feel happiness.

Make a plan with happiness

Happiness of yours, of your loved ones, and of everyone.

The first thing that is important is your own happiness. Next is the happiness of your loved ones. Next is the happiness of everyone. When this order is reversed, people usually lose their sensitivity to happiness.  This is because happiness that sacrifices oneself for the sake of others is difficult to achieve.  For example, when my daughters were young, I was busy raising them. At that time, I wasn't happy anymore. I hated raising them even more. But by making and savoring chamomile tea for myself every day, I began to feel happier. And I became more tolerant of my young daughters. And I started to feel happy in my relationship with my children. What I have learned from this experience is that I alone am responsible for my own happiness.

You and others are the same organism.

It doesn't matter what happens to others as long as I am happy. This is because it is an illusion that others are separate organisms from you. In other words, my hands and feet are part of the same body. If your hand hurts your foot, you will not be able to walk.

Happiness and Nature

We tend to forget that we are kept alive by nature. However, without oxygen, we would soon die out. Moderate temperature and air pressure are also important factors for our survival. I once stayed in a hotel where I could see the fresh air rising up from the forest like a sea of clouds in the early morning. It was then that I realized what a great blessing the forest is to us humans. And as I took an early morning stroll in the nature-rich garden, I was deeply moved from the bottom of my soul.

Chinzanso is an elegant hotel with nature-rich gardens and hot springs in the heart of the city.

Conclusion

Cherish the sensitivity to happiness. The priority of happiness is first yourself, then your loved ones, then everyone, and it must not hurt others.