Don’t Wish for Happiness. Work for It.

“The action itself is crucial. There is an old joke about a man who asks God every day to let him win the lottery. After many years of this prayer, he finally gets an answer from heaven: “Do me a favor,” says God. “Buy a ticket.” If you want happiness, reflecting on why you don’t have it and seeking information on how to attain it is a good start. But if you don’t use that information, you’re not buying a ticket.”

Don’t Wish for Happiness. Work for It.
https://www.theatlantic.com/family/archive/2021/04/working-wishing-happiness/618664/
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