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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

  • spiritual teaching
  • mental health
  • life coaching

Putting it to work

  • mindset shift
  • gratitude practice
  • releasing regrets

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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