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You may not realize it when it happens, but a kick in the teeth may be the best thing in the world for you.
-- Walt Disney
 

 

Wednesday, November 4, 2026

State of happiness

Happiness is a direction, not a destination. Even when you’re happy about nothing, you can be happy.

Happiness comes from the way you choose to live and respond to the world, not the way the world responds back. It is something you make, not something you take.

Get past the misconception that you need this thing or that thing in order to be happy. Simply choose happiness.

Nothing is blocking you or preventing you from making that choice. Because happiness does not require any particular object, and is never out of reach.

Choose to be happy, and suddenly you’re also more focused, more purposeful, more perceptive, more effective. Happiness connects you with life’s positive possibilities and can shield you from undue discouragement.

Instead of looking for reasons to be unhappy, choose the powerful state of happiness. Not only does it feel good, it empowers you to do good things.

— Ralph Marston

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