Some of my battles with weight have been very public. But most of them have been internal. Even at my thinnest, when my body was being praised, I wasn't happy with what I saw in the mirror or how I felt about myself.
Janet JacksonRead
The art of living does not consist in preserving and clinging to a particular mode of happiness, but in allowing happiness to change its form without being disappointed by the change; happiness, like a child, must be allowed to grow up.
Interpretation
What this quote means
True happiness evolves and should be embraced as it changes rather than clung to in a static form.
This quote emphasizes that the essence of living well involves an acceptance of the dynamic nature of happiness. Instead of striving to hold onto a singular idea or experience of happiness, we should allow it to transform and grow. Just as a child develops and changes over time, so too should our understanding and experience of happiness evolve, allowing us to find joy in its various forms without disappointment.
Themes
HappinessChangeGrowthAcceptanceLife
In practice
Example use cases
This quote can be shared at a wellness seminar to highlight the importance of emotional flexibility.
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