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Joy comes from within you. You can’t always rely on the things you own, but that’s not something to be discouraged about. If you set aside your greed and allow yourself to rest easy, you will find joy. Certainly, there are times when it is good to have something nice to call your own. But, the key to knowing joy is being easily pleased.
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