Happiness is a bit of a paradox.
The more you seek it, the less of it you tend to have.
How do you know when you are truly happy?
And are you happy enough?
If you find yourself asking these questions, you’re trying too hard.
The correct answer to: are you happy enough, is yes. Yes you are.
All happiness is, according to Epicurus, is the absence of pain and a calm and contented mind.
So the next time you get stressed about whether or not you are happy.
Relax and stop worrying about that.
Work on minimizing suffering, calming your mind and appreciating what is good in life and happiness will follow.
Link to Epicurus recipe for Happiness - http://humanisthappiness.blogspot.com/2011/06/ive-been-re-reading-some-reflections-on.html
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