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What does it mean?
Life offers opportunities to love, work, play, and appreciate nature.
In plain terms
Be happy life lets you do many good things.
What can you take from it?
Find joy in life's simple opportunities.

Where it applies

  • daily life
  • difficult times
  • philosophical reflection

Putting it to work

  • gratitude journaling
  • mindfulness
  • volunteering

Questions to consider

  • What are you grateful for today?
  • How do you find joy in routine?

Another view

Life can also bring suffering which makes this view seem optimistic.

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