Ralph Waldo Emerson, a profound thinker and philosopher, once said, "For every minute you are angry, you lose sixty seconds of happiness. I wonder how much happiness I’ve lost if I had a way of measuring it from years back. These words hold a timeless truth that resonates deep within us especially if we think about the time wasted and relationships injured when anger was an overwhelming presence in front of our loved ones.  I want to spend some time reflecting on the essence of this quote and see it for the wisdom that it carries. and its profound impact on our lives. 

The Symphony of Happiness:

Imagine your life as a symphony. Each second is a precious note, a chance to create a melody that reverberates with happiness. When anger consumes our precious moments, it disrupts the harmony and dulls the melody of life. Anger may momentarily seem justified, but it ultimately robs us of the symphony of happiness we were meant to experience. But it's not only us that anger steals from, but it also plunders from the lives of people around us.

Happiness, on the other hand, is a symphony conductor, orchestrating the vibrant notes that compose our lives. It is within our power to choose happiness over anger, directing the symphony to reach its crescendo. Remember, every second counts, and happiness is the melody that transcends the boundaries of being  and time. And just like a catch song or melody, happiness can be contagious to those around you.

The Ripple Effect. 

Happiness is contagious, much like the captivating ripples that form when a pebble is dropped into a tranquil pond. Choosing happiness creates a ripple effect that touches the lives of those around us, growing bigger and reaching further. 

Think of a time when someone's happiness lifted your spirits. Perhaps it was a warm smile, an encouraging word, a kind gesture that made your day brighter or someone's contagious laughter. By embracing happiness, we have the opportunity to be that beacon of light in someone else's life. Let us be conscious of the impact we have on others and make every second an opportunity to share the gift of happiness. Our joy also becomes an invitation for others to find their own happiness, a window that opens towards a bright,  fresh and morning that awaits those who choose happiness. 

The Hourglass. 

Life, like an hourglass, is a finite resource. The sand trickles through the narrow channel of time, reminding us of its fleeting nature. If we allow anger to consume our minutes, the hourglass drains, and the sand slips away, lost forever. However, if we fill every second with happiness, the sand may slip and drain but it never went to waste as it has becomes a vessel overflowing with joy and fulfillment to others.

See each grain of sand as a chance to choose happiness. When anger tempts us to clench our fists and close our hearts, let us remember that every moment wasted in anger is a moment denied of happiness. Like a master of time, we can turn the hourglass upside down, savoring the beauty of every second and immersing ourselves in a life filled with boundless joy.

Ralph Waldo Emerson's wisdom echoes through the ages, reminding us that anger steals precious seconds from our lives, while happiness breathes life exponentially into every moment. Let us embrace the power of happiness, knowing that each second is an opportunity to create a symphony and  a ripple of joy. As we navigate the complexities of life, may we choose happiness over anger, reminding ourselves that  for every minute we are angry, we lose sixty seconds of happiness and we rob other of the same. Embrace happiness, and let it be the vibrant thread that weaves its way through every moment in the tapestry of life.