As you recognize that you already own the wholeness you seek, and no one outside you can give you more than you already are, dysfunctional situations will evaporate like bad dreams exposed to the morning sun.
Alan CohenRead
It is not selfish to be happy. It is your highest purpose. Your joy is the greatest contribution you can make to life on the planet. A heart at peace with its owner blesses everyone it touches.
Interpretation
What this quote means
Being happy is not an act of selfishness; it is essential for contributing positively to the world.
This quote emphasizes the importance of personal happiness and peace, suggesting that achieving joy is not only a vital purpose in life but also an essential contribution to others. When a person is at peace and happy, it radiates positivity, benefiting those around them and promoting a harmonious environment.
Themes
HappinessJoyPurposePositivityPeace
In practice
Example use cases
In a motivational speech about finding inner peace, you might use this quote to encourage others to prioritize their happiness.
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All quotes →Communication is an offering. When you tell someone your truth, you must release your expectation of what the other person should do with it. They may thank you profusely, love you forever, argue with you, or ignore you. It doesn't matter. Of course we hope the gift will be received with appreciation and thanks. But if it isn't we must not dictate. We've done our part, and we must trust the universe to do the rest.
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When you learn to say yes to yourself, you will be able to say no to others, with love.
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We attain freedom as we let go of whatever does not reflect our magnificence. A bird cannot fly high or far with a stone tied to its back. But release the impediment, and we are free to soar to unprecedented heights.
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You can be helping many people, but if you are not helping yourself, you have missed the one person you were born to heal.
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When you protect yourself from pain, be sure you do not protect yourself from love.
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