Accept that happiness comes from within from "summary" of Zen Habits Handbook for Life by Leo Babauta
Happiness is not something that can be found outside of ourselves. It is not in material possessions, achievements, or other people. True happiness comes from within. This concept may seem simple, but it is profound in its implications. When we realize that happiness is an internal state, we are no longer dependent on external circumstances to feel content. Many of us have been conditioned to seek happiness in external sources. We believe that if we have a certain job, a certain amount of money, or a certain relationship, then we will be happy. However, this way of thinking is flawed. External sources of happiness are fleeting and can never truly fulfill us. When we accept that happiness comes from within, we are able to cultivate a sense of contentment that is not dependent on external factors. We can find peace an...
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