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Take joy in the everday<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

What leads to happiness? Is it a positive<\/a> attitude, a close network of friends, or a close knit family that leads to lasting joy? \u00a0Although there may be universal truths for happiness<\/a>, my hypothesis is that it also \u00a0depends on the person. What factors contribute to YOUR happiness<\/a>?<\/p>\n

If I had to name five for myself, they would probably be:<\/p>\n

1) Spirtuality\/Religion<\/p>\n

2) Family<\/p>\n

3) Health<\/a>\/Wellbeing<\/p>\n

4) Friends\/Social Network<\/p>\n

5) Fufillment<\/a> (through work etc…)<\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

What are yours?<\/em><\/p>\n

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\nQuotes on being happy:<\/strong><\/p>\n

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\nMy advice to you is not to inquire why or whither, but just enjoy your ice cream while it’s on your plate.<\/p>\n

Be happy. It’s one way of being wise.<\/p>\n

Precisely the least, the softest, lightest, a lizard’s rustling, a breath, a flash, a moment – a little makes the way of the best happiness.<\/p>\n

The greatest happiness you can have is knowing that you do not necessarily require happiness.<\/p>\n

People don’t notice whether it’s winter or summer when they’re happy.<\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

More related content:<\/p>\n

Inspiration for moving forward<\/a><\/p>\n

Inspiration and hope from the dolphin<\/a><\/p>\n

Five ways children inspire us<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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