The pursuit of happiness should be a lifelong journey from "summary" of Happiness by Matthieu Ricard
Happiness is not a destination one reaches and then stays at for the rest of their life. It is not a fixed point on a map that, once reached, one can simply set up camp and stay forever. Rather, it is a journey that we embark on each day, a journey that requires effort, dedication, and continuous exploration. The pursuit of happiness is not a one-time task that we can check off our to-do list and move on from. It is a lifelong journey that requires us to constantly seek out new sources of joy, fulfillment, and contentment. Just as we must nourish our bodies with food and water every day to stay healthy, we must also nourish our minds and hearts with positive thoughts, meaningful experiences, and loving relationships to stay happy. Happiness is not a static state of being, b...
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