Do we need to wait until the next life to experience true happiness? Of course not; we can experience it now. By making that choice to be happy and optimistic, we can have a little bit of Heaven on Earth.

Lindsey Rietzsch
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There are many who believe that the only way to experience real happiness is to wait until the next life. This quote by author Marianne Williamson says, "Do we need to wait until the next life to experience true happiness? Of course not; we can experience it now." While each of us is born with a capacity for happiness, most people don't make an effort to nurture this capacity. Williamson says that if you want to be happy, then you should start doing things that will bring you closer to that ideal now. Like taking time to enjoy your family, spending time outdoors, and being grateful for all the blessings you have.

Source: The Happy Lady

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