The Secret to Happiness: Stop Pleasing Everyone

No matter how much you do, or how good your intentions are, you will still disappoint people. This is one of the harshest truths of life. There will always be someone who is unhappy with you — irrespective of what you do. You can spend all your energy trying to please others, but the truth is, it will never be enough.

So the first thing is: be clear about this fact. This is how life is. There is no questioning it. 

The second thing is: make yourself a priority. Focus on your happiness. Because keeping everyone happy is not in your hands — but keeping yourself happy is 100% in your hands.

Now, some people may not understand this. They may even question you: “Why do you think your happiness is more important?” Let me tell you — that’s not your concern. If someone doesn’t get it, that’s for them to figure out, not you.

So how do you keep yourself happy?
1. Give preference to your sadhana.
2. Dedicate time to the things you love doing. Find what sparks your passion and dive into it. When you’re so absorbed in something that you forget the whole world, that’s where your true happiness lies.