Hapiness is as exclusive as a butterfly, and you must never pursue it. If you stay very still, it may come and settle on your hand. But only briefly. Savour those moments, for they will not come in your way very often.

Ruskin Bond
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Happiness is as exclusive as a butterfly, and you must never pursue it. If you stay very still, it may come and settle on your hand. But only briefly. Savour those moments, for they will not come in your way very often.

People who are chasing happiness are like people who are chasing butterflies, trying to catch them before they leave their hand to settle on another person’s palm. Happiness is fleeting, so the best thing to do is to practice being content with what you have, no matter how small or ordinary that seems. When you are thankful for what you have, you will find that that is all you need.

Source: A Little Book Of Life

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