Episode 1: What is happiness to me?

Happiness is a mindset. A mindset we all have to cultivate. This pandemic has taught me that happiness is not a destination. It is an ongoing work in progress, a state of mind that we need to work at every day. To appreciate and value all that we have in life, which we often overlook and take for granted. To be kind and generous, not in terms of merely practicing charity, but the kindness and generosity that comes with the spirit of doing and giving without expectation.

I find happiness in creating joy around me – be it through creating an enabling environment, social outreach programs, services that empower and enable others, or even through kind words and simple encouraging conversations. It is the joy of giving back to the community.

Happiness to me is also the freedom to choose. For each of us to live a life without fear, based on our personal choices, and most importantly in harmony and acceptance of others. Happiness is celebrating and encouraging differences. It is building a collective society where people are unafraid of innovation and open to potential change and endless possibilities.

Practiced every day, happiness is addictive and has a way of sustaining itself. All we need to do is embrace the right mindset with open hearts.