Jack KornfieldYour happiness and suffering depend on your actions and not on my wishes for you.
About This Quote
People want what they don’t have. If you are unhappy in an area of your life, it can be difficult to accept that you are doing something wrong. You might even forget that the happiness or suffering that is happening is actually your doing. The fact is that if you are not happy in your life, your unhappiness cannot be blamed on anyone but yourself. This is an important lesson to learn in life because it allows for personal growth and change.
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