Successful But Unhappy

By: Leila

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I always thought having all the money in the world is equivalent to happiness.
Happiness has different definitions depending on your background and vision.

My definition of happiness is achieving inner peace, having a cup of tea, lunch or a walk with someone who actually likes me for who I am. Whether I have money or not, they will still check on me or come to see me.

There was a time in my life that I set an annual goal. I worked hard, saved up for it, sacrificed a lot of leisures just to achieve it. It came to pass and I attained my goal and got more on top of it. I had money to spend which I did. After spending a huge chunk on myself, I felt empty. I went to a restaurant on Christmas that year and sat alone. I scrolled my phone to look for someone to call to come and enjoy this moment with me but to no avail. I had a long contact list but no connection to any of them.
It really hurt to enjoy success alone. I had nobody to tell my story.
I was successful but unhappy.

I made a resolution to connect with people. I started spending time with my siblings, connected with friends, created time for family friends and gave back to community through volunteer activities.

As much as you focus on your vision, make a point to create time for people and show up when they need you because your vision will come true but people give you fulfilment.

 It's true that no man is an island. 

What fun is it to buy a pent house when you have nobody to enjoy the view with?

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