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“A calm and modest life brings more happiness than the pursuit of success combined with constant restlessness.”
This quote comes from Albert Einstein. Take note, it doesn’t say that “the pursuit of success” is a bad thing. It’s good to have aspirations and pursue success in various endeavors. That’s one of the many things that give hope for the future. However, you can look at what comes…
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“It’s not happy people who are thankful. It’s thankful people who are happy.”
This quote, from Francis Bacon, reminds us of how much of a role gratitude plays in our happiness. In short, we can have all the things in the world that can make a person happy. But if we’re not thankful for a single thing, we will most likely be miserable despite…
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“The truly rich are those who enjoy what they have.”
The official definition of wealth is centered around how much money and assets one has. However, this Yiddish proverb measures wealth differently. It’s about how much one enjoys what they have regardless of quantity. It’s one’s level of appreciation and enjoyment that truly matters. Therefore, by this definition, it’s possible…
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“Happiness is not something you postpone for the future; it is something you design for the present.”
“Take time to recharge your batteries. It’s hard to see where you’re going when your lights are dim”
“If we don’t change, we don’t grow. If we don’t grow, we aren’t really living.”
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“Be grateful for what you already have while you pursue your goals. If you aren’t grateful for what you already have, what makes you think you would be happy with more.”
The time it takes to achieve certain goals can often create a feeling of discontentment, especially when it’s been a while and/or there is no guarantee in reaching them. But there’s hope when you find yourself in such situations. It’s all about having the right mindset. The right mindset can…
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“The secret of having it all is believing you already do.”
You’ve probably encountered someone who seems to have it all yet they’re generally unhappy. There’s always something else out there they’re chasing after. This quote (author unclear) serves as a great reminder that without contentment, you can never feel like you have it all even if you were to miraculously…
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“The secret to getting ahead is getting started.”
“Letting there be room for not knowing is the most important thing of all. When there’s a big disappointment, we don’t know if that’s the end of the story. It may just be the beginning of a great adventure.”
“Someday, somehow, this will all make sense.”
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“The shoe that fits one person pinches another; there is no recipe for living that suits all cases.”
In the story of Cinderella, the glass slipper fits one person and one person only: Cinderella. However, realistically, there would be others with the same shoe size while there would be those whom the same shoe doesn’t fit. It’s a simple fact of life that we can’t all wear the…
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“To be upset over what you don’t have is to waste what you do have.”
This quote, by Ken Keyes Jr., reminds us to count our blessings. Moreover, it reminds us that the more time and energy we spend being upset about the things we don’t have, the less time and energy we have left to appreciate what’s already right in front of us. Therefore,…
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“The secret of happiness, is not found in seeking more, but in developing the capacity to enjoy less.”
Gratitude and contentment are two things that create a solid foundation for happiness. That’s what this quote, by Socrates, is all about. When we’re grateful and content, we’re able to enjoy what we have now. And while we pursue our goals for the future, we do so already with a…
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“Enjoy your own life without comparing it with that of another.”
A lot of our unhappiness comes from comparing our life with others’. However, we don’t know what challenges someone else is going through unless we’re walking in their shoes. We all have our own unique path. And each of our paths will have some trails and tribulations. So, before comparing…
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“Challenges are gifts that force us to search for a new center of gravity. Don’t fight them. Just find a new way to stand.”
“The holiest of holidays are those kept by ourselves in silence and apart; the anniversaries of the heart.”
“People often say that motivation doesn’t last. Well, neither does bathing. That’s why we recommend it daily.”
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Living Life Poetically: Keep On
The poem, “Keep On”, was written for those bad days; for whenever you feel like giving up. Perhaps, you’ve lost the drive to pursue your dreams and aspirations. I’ve been there. However, I’ve learned that giving up leads to more regrets. So push through the challenges. Come out stronger, each…
