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The Default State Of Mind

If we are looking forward to a particular day when we will achieve our goal(s) and finally be happy, we are focused on the future.

A better way is to set goals and work towards improving our lives, but also focus on today, on the now, the present moment, and try to live life.

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I salute those people who smile despite all of their problems.

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