"The trick is in what one emphasizes. We either make ourselves miserable, or we make ourselves happy. The amount of work is the same"

This quote by Carlos Castaneda speaks with the power of viewpoint. It suggests that the quantity of effort we put into our lives is the same, however it is our attitude and what we choose to stress that will determine our general happiness. It is up to us to choose how we will analyze our experiences and how we will react to them. We can choose to concentrate on the negative and make ourselves miserable, or we can pick to focus on the favorable and make ourselves delighted. It is eventually our option. This quote motivates us to take control of our lives and to make the most of our experiences by emphasizing the positive.