Some days are all about lunching with friends you have known over a decade. These friendships are all about being at ease in the presence of one another. Friendships where facade is unnecessary. Friendships where conversations flow. Consuming food becomes a joy and the time spent together is something we cherish.

It is fortunate to have some people in life who have seen you grow, seen you evolve. And have chosen to be with you despite the many ups and downs of life. The highs and lows of the very relationship that binds you. And the sheer maturity that everything around is constantly changing.

As long as we understand that the happily ever after is based on our daily choices, no matter what relationship we are in, is the deciding factor of our happiness quotient.

And every relationship can continue as long as we are able to let go, forgive and throw an inflated ego out of our hearts.

A podcast I listened to this morning mentioned how taking the first step can help one to live a better life. Expecting others to take the first step is a recipe to disaster. Another concept that I really liked was the fact that it takes only one person to end any conflict. And that one person is you. Expecting an open discussion with the intent of conflict resolution never leads to any solutions. It is more like a debate competition where people never leave the side they are on.

The choice to be happy is always in our hands. whether we choose happiness or being right is upto us.

P.S. Life is never complete without a close set of people. And every relationship needs not just time or commitment. But plenty of nurturing with elements like love, letting go and forgiveness. As long as you are clear happiness is always a choice, the ups and downs won’t matter eventually.