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What Is Happiness and How Do People Define It?

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What Is Happiness and How Do People Define It? Author: Gouya Roshan In a world that constantly pushes us toward comparison—both being compared and comparing—happiness has become a faded, fragile, and sometimes unattainable concept. Many believe happiness lies in geography, income, job titles, or lifestyle. But the truth is that happiness is, above all, an inner state. Neither place, nor possessions, nor status alone are decisive; what truly shapes a person’s fate is the quality of their relationship with themselves. Human beings are inherently restless and insecure—always exposed to change, collapse, and loss. I say this not from books, but from lived experience; an experience whose cost I have paid with my entire life. People are born into unequal conditions and move along unequal paths: some in abundance, others in deprivation. Yet history has shown, brutally and honestly, that wealth, power, and social status are never guarantees of inner peace. Countless people have everything, yet...

Life Without Envy; The Fruit of Gratitude, Peace, and Trust

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  Life Without Envy; The Fruit of Gratitude, Peace, and Trust Author: Gouya Roshan   In a world that is daily filled with news of suffering, violence, illness, and injustice, one would expect human beings to grow closer to understanding, empathy, and gratitude. Yet reality is often quite different: envy, comparison, and a sense of lack are increasing—even amid abundance. Still, the absence of envy is not necessarily a separate moral trait or an idealistic claim; rather, it is the natural outcome of a particular way of living and viewing life. The absence of envy in me is not the result of denying shortcomings or ignoring life’s realities. Instead, it is rooted in the belief that the most fundamental blessings have already been granted to me: a roof over my head, the health of myself and my loved ones, and a life free from exhausting worries. These are the foundations of life, not its margins. When a person sees and understands these foundations, feelings of emptiness and lack ...

The world is two days

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The world is two days Author:Gouya Roshan  When life overwhelms us, something within us gradually fades. We are together, yet we see each other less. Perhaps that is why fear has replaced security, and silence has become safer than noise. Of course, the world is full of people, but it is not synonymous with peace. The fear does not come from being alone, but from being together. The world is full of fear. Fear of judgment, slander, betrayal, rumor. People have become so tired and cautious that sometimes one seeks a sense of security not among the living, but among the dead. Because the dead do not cause suffering, do not envy, do not slander, do not betray, do not judge. And most importantly, they do not spread rumors. This is neither a funeral lament nor a slogan, but a cry of human fatigue in the face of human injustice. And this is collective fatigue, not individual. Many are tired, but they have learned to continue silently. No shouting, no protest; just ordinary exhaustion. Be...

I Am Tired of This Inner Grief

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  I Am Tired of This Inner Grief Author: Gouya Roshan Grief is an inseparable part of the human experience. No life is entirely free from sorrow, loss, or disappointment. Yet in today’s world, grief is often ignored or hidden behind a mask of smiles and silence. Many people choose to conceal their grief—not because they do not feel it, but because of social pressures and unspoken expectations. This is where exhaustion begins, an exhaustion deeper than grief itself. Hiding grief requires constant self-control. A person is forced to regulate their true emotions, measure their reactions, and remain vigilant so that no sign of weakness is revealed. Over time, this state drains mental energy. Unexpressed grief manifests as inner tension, apathy, anxiety, or loneliness. In such conditions, a person may appear fine on the surface while feeling a profound emptiness inside. This concealment largely stems from society’s concept of “strength.” Strength is often defined as silence, endurance, ...

“I have seen no humiliation greater than my heart

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“I have seen no humiliation greater than my heart being occupied with someone whose heart is not with me”.                                                Author: Gouya Roshan  The sentence  “I have seen no humiliation greater than my heart being occupied with someone whose heart is not with me”  describes, in simple language, one of humanity’s deepest emotional experiences. The speaker refers to a form of love that leads neither to unity nor to mutual understanding, but rather to an unequal and debilitating condition. This state of uncertainty is the source of the suffering that permeates the entire sentence. This love is not necessarily limited to romantic relationships between a man and a woman; it may also exist between a parent and child, or between siblings. Thus, the choice of the word  “humiliation”  is key to understanding the poet’s pe...

The Heart Is a Human Right; Break It with Care

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The Heart Is a Human Right; Break It with Care . Author:  Gouya Roshan  A short sentence, yet one filled with deep meaning—capable of summarizing an essential human principle on its own. In a world where relationships form quickly and end just as fast, few people pause to consider the moral responsibility involved in engaging with the emotions of others. This article is an attempt to remind us of that forgotten responsibility. Although the heart is an invisible trust, a human heart is not something that can be given lightly to just anyone. When someone trusts us, speaks from their heart, or feels happy in our presence, they are, in fact, placing a part of their psychological security in our hands. This is a trust—one whose breaking, even if unseen, leaves deep and lasting effects. It must also be understood that human rights take precedence over formal laws. In our moral and spiritual culture, the rights of people hold a more serious place than many official regulations. A bro...

Being people is not important;being human is important Author: Gouya Roshan

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Being people is not important; being human is important In a world where population and numbers have become the measure of value, we often forget that more than anything else, people need real relationships, not crowds. Although in today’s world people are more connected to each other than ever before. Social media, social gatherings, and friendly get-togethers mean fewer people are truly alone, yet a strange problem exists: the feeling of loneliness has not decreased. Perhaps the reason is that crowds do not necessarily mean intimacy and security. Sometimes, in a large crowd, a person can be lonelier than ever. Over the years, we have learned to confuse quantity with value: we think the more people we have around us, the richer our lives will be. But in my personal experience, the quality of relationships is far more important than their number. A few healthy and genuine relationships can give a person a sense of peace that no crowd can provide. Of course, we must understand what it m...