What Makes You Happy?

The peacock opened up his canopy of beautiful feathers. He began dancing in his inimitable style, swaying from left to right and jiggling ever so slightly that the feathers gleamed when the light fell on them. It seemed as if dozens of gems sparkled at the same time. What makes you so happy peacock? "The clouds are gathering in the sky, and this makes me happy."

The jet black cuckoo, hiding behind the mango leaves let out a melodious song. Each note of his was higher than the previous one, and when it rose to a crescendo, the echoes of it were heard far and wide. What makes you so happy cuckoo? "The fragrance of the ripe mangoes makes me happy."

The peepal tree spread its branches high and broad. Its numerous leaves glistened in the sunlight and rustled to and fro. Every leaf of the tree moved in perfect synchronization. Humming a tune to himself and swaying gently, the peepal tree was lost in its own world. What makes you so happy tree? "The wind is running through my leaves, and this makes me happy."

Happiness is in the smaller things. The dew on the grass, the wind in your hair, the lilles in the pond, a baby's toothless smile, your friend's toothy grin, the aroma of fresh coffee, the sound of the rain, the sunshine on a chilly day.......