Trying to be happy?

Andrew Lewis

Jan 14

1 min read

Trying to be happy is not being happy.

It's just more trying.

Trying to relax is not relaxing.

It's just more trying.

Trying to be peaceful is not being peaceful.

It's just more trying.

When we start getting out of our own way we notice a change.

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