“Happiness mainly comes from our own attitude, rather than from external factors.” -Dalai Lama
No matter what you have or what you’ve achieved, happiness is always a choice–a simple decision to appreciate what’s in front of you, and share that joy with others.
Your circumstances don’t create your state of mind; your state of mind colors your circumstances.
What can you be happy about today?
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