The man, the myth, the legend, and the global automotive industry billionaire , Robert Johansson.He and his family owned a mansion that was a testament to his success.He is entitled to the finest things in life and every luxury imaginable.Despite his enormous accomplishments and prosperity, he was unable to reach inner serenity.His life was a catastrophe because he constantly felt as though something was missing from him and nothing was good enough.He was constantly striving for perfection—not just in his own life, but also in the lives of his kids and everyone around him.That upsets not just his relations with everyone but also his own mental state.He had reached a breaking point in his life and was willing to pay everything to acquire inner peace.In order to find someone who can provide him inner tranquility and self satisfaction, he therefore declared a 10-million reward.

Days passed on but no one succeeded to bring back his inner peace.

One early in the morning, a man approached Robert and said he could grant him inner calm for a minute.When Robert began to feel hopeful, he asked him how it was possible.Subsequently, the man disclosed that he is an amateur scientist currently developing his greatest invention till date—a time travel machine.

The scientist went on to say that he could send him to meet the happiest person on the planet using his gadget.Not only will Robert be able to offer that person his miserable life, but he will also be able to trade places with that person, steal that person's bliss, and experience that happiness for a long minute.Robert agreed.

Robert followed the scientist's instructions as per the plan, but all of a sudden a white light beam surrounded him, making everything blurry. Robert closed his eyes.He noticed a youngster playing with his friend on a playground when he opened his eyes.The playground was not so lavish .The location, a little city with typical-sized houses and middle-class residents leading happy lives.He began watching the happy-go-lucky youngster as he played with his pals, helped his parents around the house, and engaged in conversation with everyone in his immediate vicinity.He was just living his life, no stress, no problems.Despite not having much money, they were content.

Then he saw that little boy also working at a tea shop and at the end of day he was returning to home but he had no complaint with his life.With the money he earned after his all day hard work he thought about buying some of his favorite candy.

As the boy was reaching the shop Robert stopped him and asked him how he is so happy in his life and also told about his problem to the boy.That little boy smilingly brought the candy and gave it to Robert and asked him to play with him.

Abruptly, though, he recalls that the scientist had warned him to return within eight hours, failing which he would be stuck there indefinitely.Eight hours was almost up, so he couldn't stay with the youngster and instead made the decision to go back. He also made sure the boy didn't experience any single-minute sorrow since he realized that happiness is merely a state of mind and not a material item.

Robert now turned back to the present with a satisfied expression.When the scientist inquired about his encounter with the happiest person on the planet, Robert grinned.When the scientist inquired about the person's name, Robert said, "Robert Johansson."The scientist exclaimed, "You guys have the same name."
With great satisfaction, Robert answered “not just the same name but also the same person”.

…. THE END. ….
Robert met his younger self who was the happiest person in the world but now after gaining so much monetary possession he forgot to be happy.Now after meeting his younger self again he found his happiness back again.


Moral of the story -HAPPINESS IS A CHOICE.




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