'I wish I had never been born,' she said. 'What are we born for?' 'For infinite happiness,' said the Spirit. 'You can step out into it at any moment...'
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Human suffering is a choice; infinite happiness is accessible anytime.
- In plain terms
- You can choose joy instantly.
- What can you take from it?
- Choose happiness now over regret.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- Why do you feel stuck?
- What holds you from joy?
Another view
It oversimplifies complex pain and trauma.
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