India - Happiness Is Simple

A journey that started in Bombay andexplored the south and north of thewondrous land of India culminated in thecapital, Delhi. Along the way, there weremany small and big moments that will beembedded in our minds and hearts. From thelush terrain of Kerala to the barren beauty ofLadakh, from the Catholic influence in Goato the Buddhist Tibetan communities inHimachal, from the banana-leaf meals of thesouth to the butter-laden meals of the north,from the sixteen-hour train journey to thestroll on the double-humped camels, fromthe suit sellers to the fruit sellers, from themosques to the temples, from one city to theother, from one state to the other, from oneregion to the next, we had managed toexperience what many don't in a lifetime.India has its share of illiteracy,overpopulation, corruption, crime, andextreme poverty. Among the chaos andcacophony, it is hard to find the peace, thebeauty, the bliss, the magic, and the love thatis uniquely Indian. Many are enchanted bythis ancient land and are drawn to its colorand craze. People like you and me explore itsdepths and, while doing so, discover a littlebit more about life and how to deal with it asmile at a time.Each and every human being has their shareof unique challenges that they face duringtheir lifetime. Contrary to popular belief,those that appear content and thankful arenot without their slice of troubles. It isattitudes and perspectives that turn eventhe harshest realities into minorglitches in the marathon that is life.India, its people, its customs, andits quirks have an importantlesson for all. It is a lesson thatone must seek and have acuriosity for.The path of existence is notwithout its share of treacherouscliffs and demons, but there isone truth that makes it excitingand beautiful, and that is,“happiness is simple.” AndIndia and its people are abreathing, living example ofthat truth!