Enlightenment

The old school of thoughts says that happiness comes on the outside, but joy comes from the inside. Used to believe in that much. But life has its way to alter and deviate one's first beliefs and principles. Or should i say, time has its way. Anyway, either would do.

I believe in enlightenment. Not the type you'll get by sitting under a peach tree and meditate. It's more like a sudden realization of the life you're living, and the world around you. Something like jumping up from a seemingly-never-ending dream. Most, if not all, of your perceptions change drastically. The results: a changed person. Here, changes are depicted in a neutral note; whether for the better or the worse. I believe some people call this personal revolution. More pious ones would name it personal revival.

And this enlightenment thingy, usually one would experience twice in one's life. The first phase, and the second phase. (not neglecting the possibility of more) First phase usually takes place in one's adolescence period; where the mind is trying to form and shape. The second would take place much later in life.

Why am i mentioning them out of nowhere? In between these 2 events, is the period where our beliefs and principles sway almost always, dramatically. They settle down, but not rooted fast. They form, but yet a solid. Hypothetical, fallible, inexperienced, uninformed.

Back to our first agenda. What gives us joy? What dismays us? What makes us happy? Too bad that i sort of deviated from this earlier. And i'm not planning to have a lengthy post here. (truth is, gotta study already) So, may this be forwarded to the next post. LOL.