Happiness is a choice. No matter what is going on in your life you can choose to be happy. This doesn't mean that you're not suffering or having difficulty, only that you are not allowing those struggles to completely subvert your attitude.

Not allowing circumstances or the people around us to change our inner state is a core learning that will promote long term happiness and stability. There are many strategies to achieve this if you only look for them.

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