happiness
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Quote of the Month: “Stuff your eyes with wonder…”
And I think that maybe I forgot. I let work, phones, and worries distract me from the beauty of this world. It’s here, isn’t it? All I have to do is look. My friend and I went to a botanical garden on Saturday, the first day of the week that was not filled with rain.… Continue reading
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The Joy of Right Now: The Gift We Forget While Remembering the Past
My journals from the past seven years are stacked in front of me. I pick one from 2019 and flip through its pages, cringing at my terrible handwriting. Were my biggest concerns back then really just completing my math lesson and practicing my ballet and tap dances? Was I really that young, innocent girl who… Continue reading
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Practicing Sincerity: Learning How to be Truly Happy for Others in Their Success
When someone tells you about something exciting in their life, what is your immediate reaction? Are you excited for them, or do you feel jealous? Do you ask them questions about this news, or do you not really care? It often depends on the person and the information they are giving you. Sometimes, however, we… Continue reading
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3 Simple Ways to Start Your Day with a Smile
It’s hard. It’s hard to get out of bed. It’s hard to accomplish our tasks. It’s hard to have fun. It’s hard to smile. Sometimes, it’s hard to live. Unfortunately, there’s not an easy fix to this. But thankfully for us, a difficult life doesn’t guarantee a pointless one, and we can find beauty in… Continue reading
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