You don't meditate once and suddenly your life turns around. What it does is it lets you train your brain to be able to become more stable in an action-oriented way.
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At 11 years old, I made a very definitive decision, and my decision was that I wanted to be happy. Above and beyond anything I ever did in my life, I wanted to be happy.
Interpretation
What this quote means
Goldie Hawn emphasizes the importance of choosing happiness as a priority in life.
In this quote, Goldie Hawn reflects on a pivotal moment in her childhood when she consciously chose happiness as her ultimate goal. This decision underscores the idea that happiness is not merely a result of external circumstances but a deliberate choice that one can make to guide their life and decisions.
Themes
HappinessDecisionLifeChoiceWell-Being
In practice
Example use cases
This quote can be used in a motivational speech to inspire young people to prioritize their happiness.
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