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Is your name Happiness?

November 8, 2016

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Happiness. How does one define this?

It is a funny questions isn’t it? Yet when happy, you never think of happiness, only in tough times.

A few months ago, when I visited L.A. I walked all morning from my hotel on Hollywood Boulevard to Melrose, only to find that no shops open before 1pm on Melrose on Saturdays. So there I was standing in a city still asleep at 10am. A kind lady pointed at the flea market on the corner of Fairfax and Melrose, as it was the only thing that I could get into at the unholy hour of 10am on a Saturday morning. Inside I met a young couple that owned a little stall that made custom jewellery. Their pieces were really beautiful and I decide to buy a chain neckless with a plate. When the girl asked me what I wanted written on it, I couldn’t think of anything. The only word that came to mind was ‘happiness’.

A few weeks later, back in Dubai, I was walking back to my car after buying lunch when lady in the parking lot stopped me and asked me the time. After which, she started crying and said she was actually there to look for a job. If she dint find a job, she would have to go back to her home country in Africa. She also said she hadn’t had eaten for two days. I felt really bad and gave her the soup. She looked genuinely happy and thanked me. A second later she asked me is your name happiness? I almost thought this was too sappy for that moment when I realised that she was reading what was written on my necklace and made me chuckle and made me happy!

So there it is, happiness. It is different to everyone. ?I am going through a meh phase at the moment, am I wishing for real happiness right now? You bet, and I know I’ll find it one day. Until then its namesake around my neck will have to do.

 

D x

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  1. pia says

    November 8, 2016 at 11:47 am

    what a lovely story behind this necklace 🙂
    Fash ‘n’ fudge
    Fash ‘n’ fudge

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    • Deepti says

      November 9, 2016 at 8:32 am

      Thanks Pia!

      Deepti x

      Reply
  2. La Bijoux Bella | by mia says

    November 8, 2016 at 12:26 pm

    A cute and beautiful little post. Happiness is already within you when you thought of the word in the first place, not that you are longing for it, but you are looking to enhance what you already have from within you. I believe that once you think of something you’ll put your mind to it and make it happen, and it will only be soon before you know it. 🙂

    Have yourself a fabulous day mademoiselle belle! 🙂

    La Bijoux Bella | by mia

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    • Deepti says

      November 9, 2016 at 8:33 am

      Thanks Mia! Your words are very kind!

      Deepti xx

      Reply
  3. mahi says

    November 8, 2016 at 7:12 pm

    wow lovely pandent dear
    http://thestyleride.com/

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    • Deepti says

      November 9, 2016 at 8:34 am

      Thanks Mahi!

      Deepti x

      Reply
  4. salma says

    November 9, 2016 at 8:13 am

    There is nothing that can make you feel happy than helping the needy. Specially when it is the person who is starving. Like plenty of food is wasted every hour and how on earth, can a person be starving, thinking of this breaks my heart!

    Btw where did your buy that necklace from? 🙂

    Salma Shaheen’s Blog

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    • Deepti says

      November 9, 2016 at 8:38 am

      Thanks Salma!

      As I mentioned in the post, I got it from the US.

      Deepti x

      Reply
  5. Rachel Holliday says

    November 10, 2016 at 8:27 am

    This is such a beautiful story! I think it was really wonderful of you to give your soup to that lady- it’s sad that some people have to live like that. It’s a really pretty necklace too

    Rachel xx
    http://www.thedailyluxe.net

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    • Deepti says

      November 10, 2016 at 1:32 pm

      Thanks Rachel!

      Deepti x

      Reply
  6. Natasha Todd says

    November 10, 2016 at 2:34 pm

    This is such a touching story Deepti, so kind of you to give that woman your soup. Plus that necklace is gorgeous, perhaps a blessing that all the shops in Melrose were closed otherwise you wouldn’t have this lovely necklace and such a nice memory from it either 🙂 I really enjoyed this post xx

    Tash
    natashatodd.blogspot.co.uk

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    • Deepti says

      November 10, 2016 at 2:51 pm

      Thanks for stopping by my blog Natasha!

      Deepti x

      Reply
  7. Kathrine Eldridge says

    November 10, 2016 at 6:01 pm

    Love this pretty necklace! What you did for that woman was so sweet. Giving to others brings happiness.

    http://www.kathrineeldridge.com

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    • Deepti says

      November 11, 2016 at 7:01 pm

      So true Katheine!

      Deepti x

      Reply
  8. Radi says

    November 10, 2016 at 11:34 pm

    Such a touching and lovely store. My name actually means joy in Bulgarian.
    Really enjoyed this post of yours.

    http://www.fashionradi.com

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    • Deepti says

      November 11, 2016 at 7:00 pm

      Thanks for stopping by my blog Radi! So cool that your name has such a beautiful meaning!

      Deepti x

      Reply
  9. Sharon Wu says

    November 11, 2016 at 2:23 am

    Great story and beautiful necklace babe! xo, sharon

    http://www.stylelullaby.com/personal/the-business-tip-need-grow-business/

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    • Deepti says

      November 11, 2016 at 6:58 pm

      Thanks Sharon!

      Deepti x

      Reply
  10. The Makeup Train says

    November 11, 2016 at 4:58 pm

    That was such a nice gesture, giving the lady your soup. I hope she was able to find a job.

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    • Deepti says

      November 11, 2016 at 6:58 pm

      Thanks! I really hope so too!

      Deepti x

      Reply
  11. Tamara says

    November 11, 2016 at 6:56 pm

    That’s a beautiful story. Thank you for spreading kindness and happiness!

    XoXo,

    Tamara – LoveofMode.com

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    • Deepti says

      November 11, 2016 at 7:07 pm

      Thanks Tamara!

      Deepti x

      Reply
  12. Dominique says

    November 12, 2016 at 12:26 am

    This is such a cute post and I love the necklace! xx

    http://www.thatnewdress.com

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    • Deepti says

      November 12, 2016 at 11:05 am

      Thanks Dominique!

      Deepti x

      Reply
  13. Francesca Bond says

    November 14, 2016 at 5:26 pm

    What a nice story! Happiness is hard because I think it’s fleeting. I think happiness comes and goes in moments. Have you ever seen the animated movie Inside Out? I would recommend it! It kind of shows how some days will be mostly happy, some mostly sad, but each day has a little of both. Hang in there girl! 🙂

    Francesca
    wwww.vintagelillies.com

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    • Deepti says

      November 14, 2016 at 8:00 pm

      Aw, thats for a very sweet comment! I haven’t seen Inside out, but will definitely see it now!

      Thanks for stopping by my blog Francesca!

      Deepti x

      Reply

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