“If I don’t constantly seek happiness, I will be sad” - Deepstash

“If I don’t constantly seek happiness, I will be sad”

Instead of seeking happiness, feel the contentment in your life. It’s easier to find, and it lasts much longer.

When our lives are actually out of control, we feel stress. When they are not out of control, we may create our own stress by pushing ourselves to be happy, and it is quite taxing on the soul.

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