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Jun 2024
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3220: Now is a Perfect Time to Be Happy ...

Justin Malik
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Episode 3220:

Discover the empowering perspective from Krista O’Reilly-Davi-Digui on choosing happiness regardless of life's conditions. Embrace the radical decision to be happy now, breaking away from shame and embracing our inherent worth. Krista invites you to challenge the myths that hold you back and find joy in the present moment.

Read along with the original article(s) here: https://www.alifeinprogress.ca/be-happy-now/

Quotes to ponder:

"Happiness is a choice for most of us, much of the time."

"I don’t always feel happy. Sometimes I feel afraid, horribly anxious, deeply depressed. And yet, I believe happiness is still my choice."

"We’ve torn down the ramshackle walls that blocked our spirits from the light and now they begin to sprout and thrive."

Episode references:

The Power of Now: A Guide to Spiritual Enlightenment: https://www.amazon.com/Power-Now-Guide-Spiritual-Enlightenment/dp/1577314808

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