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What does it mean?
Happiness is simply the harmony between a person and the life they lead.
In plain terms
Happiness is living in harmony with your life.
What can you take from it?
Align your actions with your values.

Where it applies

  • career choices
  • personal relationships

Putting it to work

  • evaluate life direction
  • adjust habits for coherence

Questions to consider

  • What does harmony look like for you?
  • Can harmony exist with conflict?

Another view

External circumstances can disrupt harmony despite alignment.

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