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Marie T. Russell's Daily Inspiration

The focus for today is:  I choose to be happy.

The US Declaration of Independence says we have the right to pursue happiness. However, I don't think we should pursue happiness. We have to choose it. In order to do that, we may have to not take ourselves so seriously and not take everything as a personal affront.

Once we are willing to let go of grudges, resentments, and judgments, we may find that happiness is right there waiting for us to claim it.

Abraham Lincoln said: "Most folks are as happy as they make up their minds to be." So rather than choosing to be upset and angry, we can choose to be at peace and happy.

Today's Focus was taken from the InnerSelf.com article:

Silver Linings and Rainbows
by Marie T. Russell

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This is Marie T. Russell, publisher of InnerSelf, wishing you a day of choosing to be happy (today and every day)

Join me again tomorrow for the Daily Inspiration and focus of the day.

Today, we choose happiness.

About The Author

Marie T. Russell is the founder of InnerSelf Magazine (founded 1985). She also produced and hosted a weekly South Florida radio broadcast, Inner Power, from 1992-1995 which focused on themes such as self-esteem, personal growth, and well-being. Her articles focus on transformation and reconnecting with our own inner source of joy and creativity.

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