10TH CBSE ENGLISH COMPOSITION SEP 20

 

Read the following passage carefully :
1 Happiness is like the sun; it is often hidden by the clouds of thoughts,
worries and desires. We have to scatter and dissolve these clouds to
experience happiness. You don t have to create it, all you have to do is calm your mind, because when there is a quiet mind and inner peace, there is happiness. It is not something far away and unattainable and does not depend on circumstances, objects or events. Happiness is an inseparable part of our consciousness, of our essence, but hidden and covered from sight by our thoughts, desires, and worries.

2 The mind is always in a constant race from one thought to another,
from one worry to another. It constantly moves from one object or
task to another. This restlessness hides the happiness that is within
you. It is like a choppy sea that hides the bottom. When the sea gets
calm, you can see the bottom. In the same way, when the mind gets
quiet, you sense the happiness that is within you.

3 You cannot see a treasure at the bottom of a stormy and muddy lake
although it is there. However, when the wind stops, the water
becomes still and the mud sinks, you can see the treasure. The
treasure is there, whether you see it or not. So is happiness. It is
always here, only hidden by thoughts, desires and worries.

4 You can experience more happiness in your life. Only your thoughts stand in your way of experiencing it. Next time you feel happy, stop for a moment and watch the state of your mind. You will be surprised to discover that it is calm, and there are almost no thoughts in your mind. Since the mind is not accustomed to stay in this peaceful state for long, it soon becomes active again, and the sense of happiness disappears.

5 Many people connect happiness to achievement of certain goals. This
makes happiness a reward and not an emotion that must be felt. We
forget that it is something that comes by looking inward rather than
waiting for an external trigger. Once you start looking inwards, you
will have to treat yourself as you would treat a valued friend. This
will lead to happiness. Take time to appreciate yourself, your work
and your accomplishments. Surround yourself with happy people and
recall positive memories. It is important to recognise that you have
the power to feel happy within you and with practice, it will be felt
frequently.

Based on your understanding of the passage, answer the questions given

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