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Embracing Life’s Simple Joys
There’s a simple recipe for happiness: find something meaningful to do, cherish love in all its forms, and keep hope alive. Let’s explore the homely truths behind these words, as they resonate in our day-to-day lives — Joseph Addison
1. Finding Meaning in the Mundane: The Journey we embark on and the stories We Craft
Have you ever lost track of time while doing something you absolutely love? Maybe it’s that hobby you’re passionate about or a project that has you excited. Mark Twain once said “The two most important days in your life are the day you are born and the day you find out why.” What happens in between is your Why. This ‘why’ is like that favorite book you always turn to — it gives context to our story.
It can happen by accident or by design, but you know it when it comes. It’s as if the universe sings in harmony with your heart. It’s these moments that fill our days with color and warmth. And when our new day begins, our ‘why’ gifts us with a blank canvas and it’s our choice what we paint on it.
2. Cherishing the Warm Embrace: The Familiarity of Love
Love isn’t just about grand gestures. It’s found in mom’s comforting meals, a friend’s hearty laughter, or the silent understanding of a pet. Ralph…