"The secret of happiness is the determination to be happy always, rather than wait for outer circumstances to make one happy"
- J. Donald Walters
About this Quote
This quote by J. Donald Walters speaks to the idea that true happiness comes from within. It recommends that we need to not count on external factors to make us delighted, however rather that we should make a mindful effort to be happy no matter our scenarios. This is not to state that we ought to overlook our problems or remain in denial of our struggles, but rather that we need to make every effort to find happiness and satisfaction in our lives, even when things are not going our method. Joy is a choice, and it depends on us to make that option. We can pick to be delighted, even when life is hard, and this is the secret to real and long lasting happiness.
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