The best way to live our life is by knowing certain things which are universal truths. You cannot deny them, and if you try to deny them for too long, you're up for a rough time.
To go through life smoothly, you have to accept the following truths wholeheartedly. It is for your best.
1. Happiness is when you do something for others
Are you really happy? Look within yourself and think: if you are happy, who made you happy? What has made you this happy? When was the last time that you found yourself this way? Do you remember what actions led you into this happiness? These are important questions. Find your answers, for that, will help you understand how much joy is related to your actions unto others as much as their actions unto you.
2. Everybody and everything that we love will be lost
It’s a harsh truth, but we can’t avert our minds from it. Someday, you’ll lose the people you love. Everything you’ve put your effort into will be lost too. There’s nothing you can do about it. Mend your relationships, value the moments you have with yourself and your loved ones. It may all be gone the next moment. Cherish it all.
3. Even if you are good, bad things will happen to you
It’s a sad thing, but if you are good – bad things will happen to you. The goods die young, and the ones that are very brave perish easily. It’s how things work. What we can do is not let them die without cause or purpose.
4. Life won’t ever be fair
Don’t ask for fairness. Life isn’t meant to be fair. The best people don’t always get what they deserve, and things don’t always go our way. The least we can do is have a positive mind and enjoy whatever life gives us.
5. Don’t expect people to be nice
There are rude people out there. However nice you might be, however nicely you treat them, they are going to be rude. Don’t expect them to change. Don’t change yourself. Remain kind because it’s worth it.