Ishaanvi Kuruvemula
Stage 8
Happiness is contagious
What is happiness? For me, it was when I told my grandmother that I believed in her
and that she could learn English; she now speaks fluently. This event, for me, was a
reminder that in a world where nonchalance is the epitome of greatness, kindness goes
a long way.
The disease of joy
Lara Jean C, a professor at Oxford University, was the first one to come to the
conclusion that happiness spreads like a wildfire: fast, unstoppable, and you cannot put
it out, however hard you try. In fact, a research study has recently proven that a mere
compliment can boost one’s confidence by 68%! Imagine if the difference between a
child slouching on a bench while trying to hide and that very child sitting up straight,
waiting to be seen, was because of you. I guess that this disease has no antidote!
Confidence for confidence
Inspiring self-reliance in others has always kept my happy hormones going. However,
the fear of being labelled “odd” or “weird” remains constant and comes in the way of
reaching euphoria, but paying no attention. While confidence has its own side effects, the
story shall always have a happy ending.
Furthermore, to conclude, happiness is life, and inspiring self-possession is a noble
pursuit of it. Overcoming hurdles by leaping over them while indoctrinating confidence in
yourself first creates a society of people who hold each other together, just like the links
of a beautiful golden necklace.
