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Apr 2023
10m 22s

You Gotta Be Happy On The Way To Happy

Allison Carmen
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The actress and activist Jenifer Lewis said, "You gotta be happy on the way to happy. Don't think you are going to get there and be happy. You carry yourself wherever you go." Jenifer reminds us that our joy and peace will not last if we count on the outside world to hold us together. Listen to this podcast to learn how to cultivate happiness and gratitude during good and challenging times. 

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