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What does it mean?
Happiness often includes the belief that we are worthy of it.
In plain terms
To be happy, we often feel we deserve to be happy.
What can you take from it?
Self-worth is tied to experiencing happiness.

Where it applies

  • feeling guilty about success
  • accepting rewards
  • self-esteem

Putting it to work

  • acknowledge your worth
  • accept positive outcomes

Questions to consider

  • Do I feel I deserve happiness?
  • What makes happiness feel earned?

Another view

Not all happiness is earned; some is circumstantial.

More from Joseph Joubert

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  2. It is better to debate a question without deciding it than to decide it without debate.

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  3. In order to be happy, think of the ills you have been spared.

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