Things emotionally strong people do not do. 3 of 15: They don’t think they need more to be happy. —Emotionally strong people know that happiness is a mindset of appreciation. In other words, happiness doesn’t start when “this, that or the other thing” is resolved. Happiness is what happens now when you appreciate what you have. I find it ironic that today, so-called Black Friday, that people will race out, fight crowds, grab materialistic items ... even from someone else...a day after they were giving thanks for all the blessings in their lives. Guilty of such materialism, I have taken a hard look at my own life and have come to terms that the most important thing I can spend my money on are experiences. This is why I travel so extensively, and seek out new places, people, cultures, and anything else that is out of the ordinary. Memories—and life-changing experiences—are all that truly matter in the end. Remember: everything dies. Strive to live a full, caring, and happy life. Here is a great read on this subject:
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